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09/01/2025

04/01/2025

The Rural Rebels of Titmaringhausen in Sauerland are leading a bottom-up shift to a CO2-neutral lifestyle, cutting energy costs by over 50% and eliminating heating emissions. Together with Christoph Hesse’s architectural projects, presented under the theme "Resourceful Pioneering", they inspire others to follow their example. In Korbach, a green oasis fosters self-efficacy and ecological community projects, showcasing the power of collective transformation.

"Resourceful Pioneering" is one of five thematic fields in the exhibition.

EXHIBITION
Rural Rebellion. Christoph Hesse Architects | 26.10.2024–24.01.2025
As always, free entrance.

IMAGES
- "Villa F" © Deimel + Wittmar
- "Villa F" © Christoph Hesse
- "Raum der Stille" © Deimel + Wittmar
- "Raum der Stille" © Christoph Hesse Architects

30/12/2024

NEW IN 2025: Extended opening hours on Thursdays
Open until 20:00

OPENING HOURS
Mon | 13–17
Tue | 11–18:30
Wed | 11–18:30
Thu | 11–20:00
Sat | closed
Sunday and on public holidays | 13–17

During exhibition periods
As always, free entrance

28/12/2024

"Rural Rebellion" illustrates how the projects by Christoph Hesse and his team create social, environmental and economical focal points, enabling a future-oriented transformation – one that not only improves life in the countryside, but also redefines it as a source of innovation and societal progress.

EXHIBITION: Rural Rebellion. Christoph Hesse Architects | 26.10.2024–24.01.2025
As always, free entrance.

IMAGES
Exhibition views © Erik-Jan Ouwerkerk

21/12/2024

Instead of exploiting resources to the point of depletion, "Regenerative Harvesting" by Christoph Hesse Architects champions a method that mirrors nature's cycles. Think of it as preserving the meadow by taking only what can regrow, ensuring its long-term vitality. This principle challenges the extractive, wasteful systems dominating our world today, offering a vision of balance and renewal.

“Regenerative Harvesting” is one of five thematic fields in the exhibition.

EXHIBITION
Rural Rebellion. Christoph Hesse Architects | 26.10.2024–24.01.2025
As always, free entrance.

IMAGES
- "Siebenhof Farm" © Christoph Hesse Architects
- "Coal Museum" © Laurian Ghinitoiu
- "Maria" © Laurian Ghinitoiu

14/12/2024

The exhibition "Rural Rebellion" by Christoph Hesse and his team invites visitors to contemplate the challenges and potentials of rural areas, which will be of crucial significance for coming generations.

EXHIBITION: Rural Rebellion. Christoph Hesse Architects | 26.10.2024–24.01.2025
As always, free entrance.

IMAGES
Exhibition views © Erik-Jan Ouwerkerk

12/12/2024

AWARD | Kristin Feireiss receives the Fritz Schumacher Prize 2024

This year's for urban design and building culture goes to the architectural curator and founder of Aedes for her commitment to building culture. Hamburg's Senator for Urban Development and Housing, Karen Pein, presented the award from the Hamburg Senate today together with Chief Building Director Franz-Josef Höing. The laudatory speech for Kristin Feireiss was given by board member and architect Peter St John from London.

The Fritz Schumacher Prize is given by the Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg every three to five years to honour the outstanding importance of the former Chief Building Director Fritz Schumacher (1869–1947) for Hamburg's building culture and urban development. Kristin Feireiss is the first female award winner since the Hamburg Senate took over the award again in 2007.

In addition to the award for Kristin Feireiss, three awards were also given to young talents. Aedes would like to congratulate the young award winners Lea Hartmeyer, Thomas Lesch and Patrick Schneider.

Image © Erik-Jan Ouwerkerk
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06/12/2024

The "Collaborative Growing" projects by Christoph Hesse Architects involve local and international collaborations that challenge the individualistic shaping of our environment by a few decision-makers. These projects experiment with ecological, community-oriented living spaces, where global partnerships and local populations come together to unleash creativity and strengthen identity.

"Collaborative Growing " is one of five thematic fields in the exhibition.

EXHIBITION
Rural Rebellion. Christoph Hesse Architects | 26.10.2024–24.01.2025
As always, free entrance.

IMAGES
- "Three Columns – Ways of Life" © Laurian Ghinitoiu
- "Ways of Life", with Anna Heringer, Atelier Alter, Boris Bernaskoni, J.MAYER.H und Partner, Jinhee Park, Neeraj Bhatia, Pezo von Ellrichshausen, Tatiana Bilbao, Xu Tiantian, Yamazaki Kentaro, et al. © Laurian Ghinitoiu
- "Chapel of Light – Ways of Life"© Thomas Baron
- "Garden House" © Laurian Ghinitoiu
- "Mosque of Nature" © Christoph Hesse Architects

05/12/2024

AUSSTELLUNGSFÜHRUNG: Rural Rebellion. Christoph Hesse Architects | 6.12.2024, 18–19 Uhr

Christoph Hesse (Bürogründer) und Michela Quadrelli (Büropartnerin) bieten eine exklusive Führung durch die Ausstellung und teilen ihre Vision, wie innovative Architektur das Leben auf dem Land nachhaltig verändern kann. Im Anschluss wird zu einem informellen Ausklang mit Glühwein eingeladen.

Die Veranstaltung findet in deutscher und englischer Sprache statt. Keine Anmeldung nötig. Der Eintritt ist frei.

AUSSTELLUNG
26. Oktober 2024 – 24. Januar 2025 im Aedes Architekturforum

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23/11/2024

The "Visionary Seeding" projects by Christoph Hesse Architects challenges the growing disconnect from nature and the loss of biodiversity by empowering communities. Through projects like the "House of Knowledge" in collaboration with Xu Tiantian and the "Circle of Life," it strengthens community bonds and promotes renewal, with regenerative agriculture as a core pillar for a sustainable future.

"Visionary Seeding" is one of five thematic fields in the exhibition.

EXHIBITION
Rural Rebellion. Christoph Hesse Architects, Korbach/Berlin | 26.10.2024–24.01.2025
As always, free entrance.

IMAGES
- "House of Knowledge" © Gabriel D**g
- "House of Knowledge" © Bu Xiaojun
- "House of Knowledge" © Gabriel D**g
- "House of Knowledge" © Gabriel D**g
- "Circle of Life" © Christoph Hesse Architects

21/11/2024

VIELEN DANK an alle, die am 14. November 2024 beim Talk "SPACES AND SPECIES #2 Biodiversität und Partizipation“, dabei waren , welcher der Frage nachging wie sich vermitteln lässt, dass Biodiversität eine zentrale Voraussetzung für das Leben von Mensch und Planet ist.

Großer Dank geht an Claudia Wegworth (Projektleiterin, BUND, Berlin), Stefanie Hennecke (Referatsleitung Naturschutz, Landschaftsplanung, Forstwesen, SenMVKU, Berlin), Wiebke Ahues (Partnerin, LXSY Architekten, Berlin | Mitglied des Vorstands, Architektenkammer Berlin), Wolfgang Weisser (Leiter, Lehrstuhl für Terrestrische Ökologie, TU München | Mitgründer, Studio Animal-Aided Design, Berlin), Dorothee Brantz (Direktorin, Center for Metropolitan Studies, TU Berlin), Antje Backhaus (Professorin für Grüne Technologien in der Landschaftsarchitektur, Leibniz Universität Hannover), Melanie von Orlow (Geschäftsführerin, NABU Berlin), Janka Paulovics (Landschaftsarchitektin, Berlin) und Nina Schaar (Projektleiterin, Referat für nachhaltiges Bauen, BBSR, Berlin), die ihre inspirierenden Erfahrungen geteilt und Einblicke in ihre Arbeit gegeben haben.

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20/11/2024

CATALOGUE: Rural Rebellion. Collaborative Projects by Christoph Hesse Architects

This catalogue showcases projects by Christoph Hesse Architects, known for transforming rural regions through innovative design. By rethinking traditional village structures and collaborating with local and international partners, the firm enriches rural life socially, environmentally, and economically.

With text contributions by Yoko Rödel (DBZ Deutsche BauZeitschrift), Paula Pintos (ArchDaily), Kristin Feireiss, and Mathias Schnell (Aedes).

The catalogue accompanies the exhibition "Rural Rebellion," on view at Aedes from 26 October 2024 to 25 January 2025.

- Publisher: Aedes
- Graphic design: Michela Quadrelli
- Format: 176 x 182 mm, 100 pages
- Language: German/English

Order online now (via website)!

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Catalogue cover; Graphic design: Michela Quadrelli

18/11/2024

THANK YOU to everyone who joined the Talk "WATER: CURSE OR BLESSING!? # 3 Actors, Approaches and Processes in the Global South" on 11 November 2024. The Talk raised awareness of water-related issues, integrated urban development, climate resilience, community living, resource-sharing, disaster prevention and self-sufficiency. Thank you to
- Anke Hagemann (Professor at Habitat Unit, TU Berlin)
- Hasanatun Nisa Thamrin (Programme Manager, Kota Kita, Surakarta),
- Linnéa Fölster (Infrastructure Development Unit, Hamburg Wasser) - �Kotchakorn Voraakhom (Director, Landprocess, Bangkok)
- Lars Ribbe (Dean of Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems, Cologne University of Applied Science)
- Antje Stokman (Professor for Landscape Architecture, HCU, Hamburg),
- Rossana Poblet (Architect and Urban Planner, Berlin)
- Henk Ovink (Executive Director, Commissioner, Global Commission on the Economics of Water, New York)
for the great and in-depth insights.

PROJECT PARTNERS
Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, Netherlands Ministry for Infrastructure and Watermanagement, OBEL Award, Transsolar, PolyUrbanWaters Research Project

PolyUrbanWaters is a collaboration of Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association e.V. (BORDA); ITT / Faculty 12 – University of Applied Science Cologne; Habitat Unit – Technical University of Berlin and funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

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The third Lab Talk in the series focusses on integrating water into planning processes using interdisciplinary, multi-stakeholder approaches, with insights from…

15/11/2024

A big thank you to designboom for their in-depth article on the current Aedes exhibition "Rural Rebellion" by Christoph Hesse Architects.

The exhibition is open until 24 January 2025 at Aedes Architecture Forum in Berlin – offering an inspiring look at innovative architecture reimagining rural spaces. As always, admission is free.

exhibition rural rebellion by christoph hesse architects presents a series of groundbreaking ideas and projects aimed at revitalizing rural areas.

15/11/2024

TALK: Sandra Schuster. Zeiträume gestalten | 28.11.2024, 19:30

In der Architekturbranche ist die Implementierung flexibler Arbeitszeitmodelle noch weitestgehend unerforscht. Sandra Schuster schafft Abhilfe und wirft basierend auf arbeitswissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen und einer Analyse der Berufskultur zentrale Fragen auf: Welche Hürden stehen der Einführung flexibler Arbeitszeiten im Wege? Und wie können Unternehmen und Mitarbeitende davon profitieren?

Die Antworten darauf legen das Potenzial offen, das eine flexible Gestaltung der Arbeitszeit für alle Beteiligten hat, womit die Lektüre für Planer:innen unverzichtbare Perspektiven auf die Arbeitswelt von morgen bietet.

BEGRÜSSUNG
- Dunya Bouchi, Managing Director, Aedes, Berlin

BUCHPRÄSENTATION
- Dr. Sandra Schuster, Architektin und Geschäftsführerin der TUMwood Gruppe, TU München

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- Arne Semmler, projo Berlin

Publikumsfragen
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PUBLIKATION
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Flexible Arbeitszeitmodelle in Architekturbüros
transcript Verlag, 2024, 110 Seiten, Softcover
ISBN: 978-3-8376-7366-1 36,00 EUR

Das Buch wird während der Veranstaltung zum Verkauf angeboten.

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14/11/2024

EXHIBITION: Rural Rebellion. Christoph Hesse Architects

Christoph Hesse Architects reimagines rural spaces, blending Hesse’s farming roots with local and international collaboration. The exhibition "Rural Rebellion" showcases projects through models, drawings, and films, highlighting how these interventions make rural areas centers of innovation and progress.

SPEAKING
- Christoph Hesse, Christoph Hesse Architects, Korbach/Berlin
- Michael Schuster, Editor-in-Chief DBZ Deutsche BauZeitschrift, Berlin

EXHIBITION
26.10.2024–24.01.2025
Entrance is free.

VIDEO
© Reframe

The firm Christoph Hesse Architects addresses the challenges of rural areas by questioning and reinterpreting traditional structures of villages and landscapes in…

13/11/2024

THANK YOU to everyone who joined the conference, organised by Diversity in Architecture e.V. (DIVIA), which brought together international experts, researchers, practicing women architects, and students to explore diversity and discuss the unique challenges and opportunities women face in architecture on 1 November 2024.

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12/11/2024

In 2019, the “Perspective Changing” projects by Christoph Hesse Architects, started in Christoph Hesse’s hometown of Referinghausen in Sauerland, and are now expanding across the region and beyond. These projects invite visitors to broaden their perspectives and perceptions, question their role as consumers, and engage actively in community initiatives.

“Perspective Changing” is one of five thematic fields in the exhibition.

EXHIBITION
Rural Rebellion. Christoph Hesse Architects, Korbach/Berlin | 26.10.2024–24.01.2025
As always, free entrance.

IMAGES
- "Upper Wood – Open Mind Places", Referinghausen, Sauerland, DE, 2020 © Laurian Ghinitoiu
- "Open Chapel", Hillershausen, Waldeck-Frankenberg, DE, 2024 © Laurian Ghinitoiu
- "Stones Water Light", Visitor Centre Edersee, Edersee, Waldeck-Frankenberg, DE, 2023 © Thomas Baron
- "Sound of the Sun – Open Mind Places", Referinghausen, Sauerland, DE, 2020 © Thomas Baron
- "Straw Thermae – Open Mind Places", Referinghausen, Sauerland, DE, 2019 © Thomas Baron
- "Roots – Open Mind Places", Referinghausen, Sauerland, DE, 2024 © Laurian Ghinitoiu