h_da – Hochschule Darmstadt
As a key institution for education in design and architecture, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (h_da)—and in particular its Department of Architecture—is making a major contribution to the World Design Capital 2026 programme. The collaboration impressively demonstrates how teaching, research, and practice come together through real-world projects in the region that rethink design, democracy, sustainability, and participation.

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Stand der Dinge
h_da – Hochschule Darmstadt
As every semester, graduating students from the Department of Design at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences present their final projects.
©h_da/Britta HüningDecember 2025
h_da Dialog-Forum
Hochschule Darmstadt
Three public panel discussions running through spring 2026. The guiding theme is "Designing Democracy".
Hochschule Darmstadt – Fachbereich Gestaltung
©Hochschule Darmstadt CAMPUSBAULAB
Hochschule Darmstadt
A temporary experimental field, a meeting place and a research project on the subject of building and design with a view to developing sustainable, aesthetic and inclusive living environments.
Hochschule Darmstadt- Fachbereich Architektur

Building Together - Raise the Bar, OHA!
OHA e.V.
A bar built collectively from natural materials – a symbol of participation, democracy in action and culture.
Kunstdepot Darmstadt
©Alexander HabermehlLeiseLounge
Stadtbücherei Frankfurt
An open retreat of calm in the midst of the bustling city centre.
Stadtbücherei Frankfurt - Zentralbibliothek
©Hochschule DarmstadtWDC-Zug 2026
Hochschule Darmstadt
Various carriages featuring sustainable and responsible content are being developed.
Rhein-Main-Gebiet
©Markus EiseleStadtlebensraum: The Great Good Place
Evangelischer Regionalverband / Diakonie Frankfurt und Offenbach
A living room church for everyone.
Weißfrauen Diakoniestelle Frankfurt
©Hochschule Darmstadt (Fachbereich Architektur)Wissen für alle!
Hochschule Darmstadt (Fachbereich Architektur)
Bildungszentrum Innenstadt | Podium für Wissen und Partizipation
Justus-Liebig-Haus
©h_daSanctuary City Darmstadt
Prof. Dr. Onur Suzan Nobrega, Katja Armknecht in Kooperation mit dem Fachbereich Architektur, PaSo gGmbH, Projekt Moses e.V. und HoffArt Theater e.V.
Interdisciplinary research project on the post-migrant urban society.

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Global Goals Pavillion – Ein Treffpunkt zum Erleben und Diskutieren rund um Nachhaltigkeit
Hochschule Darmstadt
An exhibition pavilion featuring immersive media (projections, virtual reality, etc.) to communicate the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at various locations throughout the Rhine-Main region.
Hochschule Darmstadt
