Bestandsaufnahme Raum

This student project focuses on the photographic exploration of vacant buildings in a state of transformation and uncertain future. The photographs capture the traces of time, such as residues and wear, and address the social tensions associated with vacancy and architectural renewal.

In response to the current issue of building demolition, the project adds an aesthetic and questioning perspective. It encourages a rethinking of the potential of these spaces, also in the context of a reuse-oriented building culture. In this way, the work aligns with initiatives advocating resource-conscious architecture and the preservation of existing structures.

In the spirit of the demolition moratorium, which calls for pausing and reflecting on the sustainability of demolitions, the project asks how vacant buildings can be transformed into alternative, future-oriented uses. The vacant structures, often considered useless, tell stories of their past and unused possibilities.

They represent, on the one hand, the need for an open dialogue that includes diverse interests, communities, and visions. On the other hand, the images reveal an aesthetic potential, highlighting spatial design elements such as light and color, movement, reflections, and spatial layers within the existing fabric.

Seeing the vacant building stock with new eyes.