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Presentation "Form Follows Finance Nr. 3" at Schauraum B
Presentation on the Bureau Giacometti project in August 2022 as part of the ‘FormFollowsFinance’ lecture series in Showroom B at Blaser Architekten in Basel.
In this presentation, Bureau Giacometti outlined the origins and development of its project at Giacomettistrasse 2 and 4 in Bern. The presentation provides insight into the work involved in social support, architecture and housing policy – from the initial discussions with tenants to the current planning and implementation phases of the renovation.
The focus was on dialogue formats with residents, the evaluation of meetings for a dossier for planners, and the development of solutions for relocations and temporary rentals during the construction period. Another focus was the income-based compensation model, which enables fair rents after renovation and is based on trust, individual adaptation and social responsibility.
The presentation showed how architectural planning and social compatibility can be combined with the aim of empowering residents, preventing displacement and securing communal living in the long term.
The lecture was followed by a discussion with the lead architects of the Giacomettistrasse renovation project.
The full lecture can be viewed here.
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