Lipschitzplatz

Lipschitzplatz is the heart of Gropiusstadt: centrally located, easily accessible, and used by many people every day. And yet it often remains merely a place people pass through. The “Gropius' Kulturinseln” initiative aims to change that.

An art competition has been announced for Lipschitzplatz. Five artistic collectives have been invited to develop site-specific designs:

Alfred Banze, Jérôme Chazeix, Club Real, construct lab, and STADTGESCHICHTEN.

The competition is not seeking a finished work, but rather a process-oriented approach that will further develop the square over several years into a vibrant, evolving space, in collaboration with the neighborhood. The resulting structures are intended to enhance the quality of the public space, promote social interaction, and strengthen the Gropiusstadt Community Center as the square’s cultural anchor.

The competition process itself is also designed to be participatory: From November 16 through December 7, the five submitted designs will be on display in the showcase at the entrance to the Gropiusstadt Community Center. Residents of Gropiusstadt are invited to view the entries and cast their votes via an online poll.

In December, a jury will decide which design will be implemented. The jury consists of artists and experts, including representatives from bbk berlin (Office for Art in Public Spaces) and Urbane Praxis e.V.

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