Built to Break: Architektur für Alle

The project Built to Break. Architecture for All focuses on the question of how we as a society deal with ruptures, crises and changes – spatially, socially and emotionally. In a time of profound upheaval, such as the climate crisis, social inequality and societal polarisation, the project opens up a creative space to explore these issues through the connection of architectural history, theatre and literature.

The starting point is the May Settlements in Frankfurt – an example of democratic urban planning and social housing construction. Built to Break connects their architecture with Kleist's text ‘The Earthquake in Chile,’ which describes a society in crisis.

These levels are interwoven in a performative theatre walk: two performers switch between tour guides and literary characters. The audience becomes part of a fictional urban society.

The international performance collective BOYS* IN SYNC is collaborating with the Heilig Kreuz Church on Bornheimer Hang and the Frankfurt vocal ensemble Vox Aevi. In their research, the artists do not rely solely on book knowledge: through street interviews on site, they want to find out: How do residents experience their urban space? What possibilities and problems does the architecture present? Where do people meet? German and English-language tours are offered for residents and WDC guests. Admission is free.

Tickets for the events can be found HERE: https://www.boysinsync.com/tickets

Event information: The walks start and end at the Heilig Kreuz Church. Duration: 1 hour each.

By and with BOYS* IN SYNC (Jakob Schnack Krog & Simon David Zeller). Special thanks to Sister Kristina Wolf and Tobias Orzeszko.

Tickets for the events can be purchased HERE.