The Vitra Campus is a magnet for design and architecture enthusiasts. Few other places in the world can boast such a large number of contemporary architectural icons. It was here that Zaha Hadid created her very first structure in 1993 – the Fire Station – and American architect Frank Gehry constructed his first building in Europe in 1989. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the VitraHaus of 2010 on the north side of the campus is an eye-catcher, even from afar. Alongside the Vitra Schaudepot, also designed by Herzog & de Meuron, a second public area was created on the campus in 2016. Then, there are other works like the Conference Pavilion by Tadao Ando, a geodesic dome based on the designs of Richard Buckminster Fuller, a petrol station by Jean Prouvé, factory buildings by Nicholas Grimshaw, Álvaro Siza and SANAA and the Vitra Slide Tower by the artist Carsten Höller. Daily guided tours explain the backgrounds of architects and buildings alike.

Blicken Sie hinter die Kulissen der Vitra-Produktion - bei einem geführten Rundgang durch die Fertigungshalle des Architekten Frank Gehry und erleben Sie beispielhaft einzelne Produktionsschritte bei der Herstellung des »Aluminium Chairs«. Der 1958 von Ray und Charles Eames entwickelte Stuhl gilt als einer der bedeutendsten Möbelentwürfe des 20. Jahrhunderts. Abgerundet wird die Produktionsführung durch eine Vorstellung des Vitra Testcenters, in dem stetig die gleichbleibend hohen Ansprüche an Qualität und Stabilität  der Möbel sichergestellt werden. 


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Many of the world’s most famous sports arenas were designed by male architects for male athletes and remain empty six days a week. What does contemporary stadium architecture look like when integrated into the urban landscape and daily life? In her lecture, renowned architect Maria Knutsson-Hall will explore how modern sports venues must cater to the needs of a diverse society, while considering the physical requirements of all athletes. 

As a lead architect at Populous, one of the world’s foremost architecture firms specialising in sports and entertainment facilities, Maria Knutsson-Hall has played a pivotal role in designing iconic buildings since 2013. In 2019, she was recognised as a »Rising Star« by the RIBA Journal, a testament to her visionary work. 

With her extensive experience in addressing the needs of fans, teams, staff and partners, Maria has contributed to the design of several Premier League stadiums in the UK. 

Discover in this talk how Maria Knutsson-Hall is redefining the boundaries of stadium architecture and shaping the future of our sports facilities. 
The talk will be held in English. 
 

Free admission. Register at events@design-museum.de.