No. 250 Exhibition at Schaulager: Creative Architectural Process of Herzog & de Meuron

This archival exhibition provides a deep dive into the creative process and intellectual evolution of the renowned architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron. By showcasing a variety of workshop materials, models, and artistic interventions, the exhibition moves beyond traditional documentary displays to offer an immersive look at how architectural ideas are conceived and developed.

The exhibition 'No. 250' presents a highly experimental and non-traditional view of the work of architects Herzog & de Meuron, who were also the designers of the Schaulager facility. Rather than offering a standard retrospective of finished buildings or documentary records, the exhibition serves as a glimpse into the firm's 'workshop,' exploring the immaterial process of thinking, learning, and architectural transformation. It gathers an eclectic assembly of objects—from simple mock-ups to sophisticated models—that act as evidence of the intellectual labor behind global projects ranging from the firm's early years to more recent work in cities like Basel and Beijing. The display creates a temporary reality within the museum, bridging the gap between abstract concepts and physical architecture. To further contextualize these materials, the exhibition incorporates video sequences from artists and photographers such as Zilla Leutenegger, Ai Wei Wei, and Armin Linke. These contributions focus on the architects' buildings as they exist in use, establishing a dialogue between the conceptual objects in the workshop and the completed structures standing in the world. The overall experience emphasizes architecture as a process of making rather than merely a collection of display items.

The exhibition took place at the Schaulager and visitors were directed to the institution's official channels for visiting information. Please consult the Schaulager website for current institutional admission and visiting policies.