The broad range of submissions for the competition announced by Itten+Brechbühl under the motto LESS revealed a clear trend: aspiring architects are moving away from the original concept of utopia in favor of a so-called pragmatopia. The authors are thus acutely aware that the current modus operandi prevailing in today's construction industry must move towards LESS.
Some of the projects feature a distinctly holistic as well as inclusive philosophy. Re-use and a new form of socialism are also central themes. One contribution has similarities with artistic performance, and the «serious» slapstick of another project group urges us to reconsider our lifestyle.
Some of the projects feature a distinctly holistic as well as inclusive philosophy. Re-use and a new form of socialism are also central themes. One contribution has similarities with artistic performance, and the «serious» slapstick of another project group urges us to reconsider our lifestyle.
