'Zwischen Kostenschätzung': Examining Emerging Austrian Architecture and Sustainable Futures

This exhibition showcases the challenges and opportunities facing the emerging generation of Austrian architects, who are navigating climate crises, economic pressures, and the need for fairer working structures. It explores how architecture is shaped by social and environmental engagement and presents new strategies for creating equitable living and working spaces.

The exhibition 'Zwischen Kostenschätzung, Muttermilch und Bautreue' highlights the critical issues confronting young architects establishing their practices today. Facing urgent concerns such as the climate crisis, rising construction costs, and the speculative nature of buildings, these emerging professionals are seeking ways to maneuver proactively. The exhibition delves into how architecture transforms when architects consistently engage with social and environmental concerns, questioning what the architecture of the future might look like. It investigates how young architects find meaningful commissions, initiate their own projects, and collaborate to design and maintain more equitable living spaces and working structures. In the forefield of the exhibition, interviews with young architects were conducted and condensed through workshops across Austria, offering a snapshot of a generation characterized by tactical optimism amidst multiple crises. The exhibition serves as an open mapping of issues and positions, inviting further engagement and presenting approaches and strategies that create opportunities for young architects.

The exhibition is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00. Further information on related events, including presentations, discussions, and guided tours, can be found on the website. Specific ticketing details for the exhibition itself are not provided on this page, but it is presented as a temporary extension to the permanent collection, implying general museum admission may apply or direct visitors to further details via the provided links. Visitors are invited to get involved and engage with the topics presented.