invisible grounds

Riccarda Cappeller
architect. urban designer. author. researcher. curator

BAUNETZWOCHE
Reportages | since 2014

Reporting on places of urban change, recent developments and topics in Architecture and Urban design – including alternative practices, evolving roles of spatial agents, the act of reuse and recycling of neglected spaces, as well as innovative ideas for new living models, co-housing, work, production and leisure.

#441/2016 “Wohnvarianten in Relation”
#464/2016 “Kubanische Ruinen”
#481/2017 “Das Leben ist der Star”
#489/2017 “Bausteine, Bruchteile und zahllose Hände”
#503/2017 “Vogelperspektive”
#506/2018 “Holz kann endlich Alltag werden”
#550/2020 “Kooperative Architekturen”

in-depth research
on-site exploration
critical dialogue
photographic recording

POLITIK & KULTUR
Features | since 2016

Features that explore a performative understanding of architecture—one that emphasizes the dynamic relationship between space, people, processes, and the creation of experiences. Central to this approach is its connection to social and cultural themes, an urban dimension and forward-thinking perspectives. These insights stem from a personal interest in urban transformation, as well as the discovery and reactivation of spatial situations and their context.

#5/2020 Industriekultur
“Was andere nicht sehen”
“Lebendige Kultur- und Wirtschaftsstandorte”
#6/2021 Insekten
“Von der Kunst Gesellschaft zu gestalten”
#4/2020 Kunstmarkt
“Stadthorizont”

interviews
case study research
architectural discourse

IBA Thüringen
Extended Interviews | 2022
Collaboration: Schreibkollektiv
(Diana Artus, Tina Veihelmann, Wolfgang Kil, Steffen Schuhmann)

A series of extended Interviews with agents involved in projects at the IBA Thüringen. A focus lies on the initiative and active engagement of people without whom the various projects wouldn´t have been possible. They are the ones managing public access or the continuation of processes of reactivation in former neglected or underused buildings.

Magazine IBA Thüringen_8_2022

in-depth research
on-site exploration
critical dialogue

ALTSTADTLUST
Case Study Report | 2020
Comission: complan

The reports in Altstadtlust present a series of selected projects in small cities in Germany, which tackle the topic of reuse and recycling of old buildings. They focus on the revitalization and implementation of new uses such as living, and on the organizational structure and funding behind. From an old brewery complex to a former carcel and a historic hospital.

Magazine altstadtlust_8_2020

in-depth research
on-site exploration
interviews

BAUHAUS AGENTEN
Practice Report | 2018
Cooperation: stiftung Freizeit

As a contribution to the Bauhaus Agents publication, we have analysed selected stiftung freizeit projects with regard to their methodology and approach towards public space. The installations focus on playful exploration and interfaces between architecture and art.

Publication BauhausAgenten #1

in-depth research
critical dialogue
academic co-writing
architectural discourse

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