Light shapes our environment and remains an enduring source of fascination. Contemporary designers often creatively reuse various plastics and other recycled materials such as textiles and wood for impressive light sculptures and lamps. Following an introduction to the topic, participants will design and create their own light objects from assorted materials.

€ 85.00 per person
Duration: 6 hours

The garden created by Dutch designer Piet Oudolf in 2020 adds another facet to the Vitra Campus. An artful wilderness, it consists of nearly thirty thousand plants and covers four thousand square metres. Its array of colours changes with the seasons, providing a rich setting for the surrounding architecture. Join a guided tour and learn more about the garden’s layout and design!

Tour in English:
From 6 May to 4 November 2023
Every Saturday at 11 am, Vitra Design Museum

Gardens reflect identities, dreams, and visions. Deeply rooted in their culture, they can unfold immense symbolic potential. The recent revival of horticulture has focused less on the garden as a romantic refuge than as a place where concepts of social justice, biodiversity, and sustainability can be tried and tested. Gardens have become places of the avantgarde. The exhibition »Garden Futures« at the Vitra Design Museum is the first to explore the history and future of modern gardens.

Colours are a vital element of design. Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis has transformed the Vitra Schaudepot in one simple, sweeping gesture by sorting its roughly four hundred exhibits by colour. The installation produces fascinating cross-references between periods and styles and between iconic pieces by designers including Arne Jacobsen, Aino Aalto, Verner Panton, and Charles & Ray Eames as well as anonymous makers. Join the guided tour to discover new perspectives and learn more about the background of this spectacular immersive experience.