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The architectural collective Frugal Bauen developed an architectural intervention for the outdoor area of the art association, based on social interaction and sustainable building practices. The design emphasizes the use of local materials and resource-efficient techniques, thereby establishing a connection between creativity, community, and ecological responsibility. In particular, the traditional craft of shingle-making was reactivated as part of the design.From August 4 to 10, 2025, the project was implemented in the context of an open workshop in collaboration with volunteer participants. They were actively involved in the construction process, able to contribute their own ideas, and thus participated in a collaborative, participatory realization process.
Biography
Frugal Bauen is an architectural collective founded in 2022 by Lasse Fehmerling, Naima Mora, and Luis Neuber during the final year of their studies. The initiative aimed to contribute to the bachelor’s curriculum and to expand the offerings in sustainable building practices for fellow students. The studio focuses on natural building materials, regional techniques, and innovative concepts in sustainable architecture, including the critical examination of needs and the reuse of materials. Frugal Bauen’s projects seek to challenge conventional approaches to architectural planning and construction, emphasizing a highly localized and seasonal perspective. In addition to architectural designs, objects, and research projects, the collective is also active in teaching. Their methodology is practically oriented, applied both in independent projects and in collaboration with students. Particular emphasis is placed on the systematic study of materials, regional contexts, and social conditions, in order to develop well-founded, site-specific, and sustainable solutions.
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The mediation and supporting program of the Kunstverein in Schwerin is funded by:
The architectural project in the outdoor space is supported by:
