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Abundance Not Capital: Anupama Kundoo's Vision for Sustainable Architecture at Architekturzentrum Wien

Discover an architectural manifesto challenging capital-driven norms through innovative design and local materials.

The 'Abundance Not Capital' exhibition at Architekturzentrum Wien presents Anupama Kundoo's visionary approach to architecture. It explores her philosophy of true wealth in locally abundant resources, challenging conventional industry standards. Through her work, visitors encounter sustainable techniques and inventive construction methods that foster new relationships between time, money, and materials for people and the planet.

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Exhibition summary

The exhibition "Abundance Not Capital" showcases the work of Indian-born architect Anupama Kundoo, presenting her approach to architecture as a manifesto for a different kind of building. It highlights her use of local resources and sustainable techniques to create beautiful and necessary structures for people and the planet.

Curatorial context

This exhibition delves into the architectural philosophy of Anupama Kundoo, questioning architecture's role as an instrument of global capital. Kundoo's work challenges the logic of capital and industry standards, demonstrating that true wealth lies not in precious materials but in the innovative application of locally abundant resources and techniques. The exhibition showcases her combination of high-tech and low-tech approaches, the development of traditional building methods, and inventive lightweight construction, offering a new relationship between time, money, and materials. Through sensual experiences of her lively architecture, the exhibition calls for alternative ways of practicing architecture. The accompanying publication and the curatorial research by Angelika Fitz and Elke Krasny further contextualize Kundoo's work within discussions on architecture and capital, labor conditions, and architectures of care.

Admission and ticket notes

Information regarding ticketing is not explicitly detailed on this page. Visitors are likely expected to refer to general museum admission policies. The page does not provide specific booking instructions or pricing for this exhibition, but mentions an opening event and various tours which may require separate registration or booking. For detailed information, please visit the museum's official website or contact them directly.

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Architekturzentrum Wien
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Exhibition schedule
From Sep 18, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the work of Indian-born architect Anupama Kundoo, with curatorial direction by Angelika Fitz and Elke Krasny, and project coordination by Agnes Wyskitensky. The exhibition also draws on contributions from international authors for its accompanying publication.
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