The exhibition focuses on public spaces as central places of a democratic and open society. In collaboration with universities and colleges in the region, selected neighbourhoods and sites were examined and their potential as public spaces made visible. Designs and sketches by students open up perspectives on the future of our built environment.

How do we want to live together in future?

The International Skyscraper Award 2026/27 showcases a selection of current skyscraper projects from around the world that stand out for their forward-looking design, functionality, innovative construction techniques, integration into the urban fabric, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

The conference explores integrated approaches that contribute to sustainable transformation and ‘(r-)urban resilience’. Together with international experts, the various concepts and recommendations for action will be presented, and policy guidelines discussed.

Why do some people feel at home in water while others never entirely trust it?

The project presents futuristic kitchen concepts for micro-living and shared spaces. Developed by master's students as part of the World Design Capital 2026.

A conference focused on exploring ways to design participatory and democratic processes.

People aged 16 and above are invited to take part in the Freitagsakademie for collaborative artistic work. Participants can create under the guidance of Goldstein artists, fostering an open space for learning and artistic expression.

Cooking & dining together

The body as an arena

At the Democracy Slam, participants from the Frankfurt Young Academy will present their cohort’s findings on the theme of ‘Designing Democracy’.

Dynamic spins and weightless gliding: The Wheelie Show celebrates the infinite potential of movement on wheels and rollers.

Civic City, founded in 2011 by Ruedi and Vera Baur presents an exhibition that looks back over more than twenty years of projects to explore what design can concretely contribute to contemporary democracies.

Let’s get building!

Upcycling & DIY

The body as an arena

Presentation of the works created collaboratively with participants during the preceding workshops.

Historic town halls and the local history of Büttelborn’s three districts – then and now – in Worfelden

Inspired by the Portuguese word “outrar” (in English: to become someone else) this double bill brings together two choreographic responses to questions about identity, foreignness and transformation.