Care for the Stock

Ten Strategies for Architecture

Creative omission – what at first seems like a contradiction is, in view of the climate crisis, the urgent plea of the Association of German Architects (BDA) for a cautious and preserving approach to existing buildings. The exhibition "Care for the Stock. Ten Strategies for Architecture" at MK&G presents ideas and solutions. Architects and urbanists express their concern for the building stock, demand respect for evolved social structures and a responsible use of the earth's resources. How this can be achieved is shown by ten strategies and ten project examples that reflect the working methods, attitudes and expertise of the architects involved. On display are drawings, photographs, graphics, audio and video contributions, and a documentary film. The accompanying publication provides in-depth information.

The exhibition and publication were curated for the Association of German Architects BDA by Olaf Bahner, Matthias Böttger and Laura Holzberg.

"Care for the Stock" is an exhibition by the Association of German Architects BDA and the Deutsches Architektur Zentrum DAZ. The exhibition project opened in 2020 at the Deutsches Architektur Zentrum DAZ in Berlin and has since been on display as a travelling exhibition throughout Germany. The presentation in Hamburg is the seventh stop.

The station in Hamburg is taking place in cooperation between the Association of German Architects BDA of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg and the MK&G.

The exhibition and the publication "Care for the Stock. Ten Strategies for Architecture" are part of the research program "Experimental Housing and Urban Development" of BMWSB / BBSR, and are financially supported by the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Construction.