Lab

Made in Platform for Contemporary Crafts & Design is a research, design, and heritage initiative encouraging collaboration and knowledge exchange between traditional craftspeople and contemporary designers, as well as other experts in the fields of culture and science.

In the interplay between botanical observations, free design experiments, the reading of design-historical and current texts, discussions, design workshops and design exercises, new approaches to the historically significant design collections of the Museum of Decorative Arts will be sought as ​“nature interventions”, integrated into the garden culture that can be directly experienced in Pillnitz.

Dresdner Zimmer is a showroom and communication concept showcasing interior design from Dresden and the surrounding region.

A loaf or slice of bread may seem simple, but there is a curious complexity to the matter of bread. From geopolitical contexts to microbiological processes to multi- sensory experiences, bread and bread making can open up a whole new universe and pathway for transformative design practices. Together with the curator Thomas Geisler, the design duo Chmara.Rosinke addresses and explores the complexity of bread in this year’s Austrian pavilion at the London Design Biennale 2023.

Building upon their recent research and adopting The Manifesto of Phyto-centred Design as a compass for further critical reflection, the founders of studio d‑o-t‑s will establish connections with local institutions and practitioners active in the field of plant cultivation, education, and conservation.

This Transnational network explores the history of German schools of decorative arts between 1850 and 1920. Although early German Schools of Decorative Arts were pioneers of modern design, they still lack basic art historical research.

What if our views on democracy evolved further and would develop into an ecocracy, where next to humans, as well ecosystems and non-human species would have (equal) rights and were included into decision making processes.

Architecture students from Dresden Technical University, enrolled in the Architecture and Structure Design Studio at the Chair of Structural Design, are currently developing lightweight, ephemeral structures for multifunctional pavilions utilized in and around Schloss Hubertusburg.

The Elbe River and its surrounding ecosystems are home to diverse plant and animal species, some of which are now under special protection. At the same time, the river has always served as a vital lifeline for humans, historically fostering trade and cultural exchange, leading to the creation of numerous myths. For ​“Guiding Spirits,” Symbiotic Lab embarks on a special journey, moving along the river between Dresden and Hamburg. Drawing on myth as a guide, Symbiotic Lab will explore the river’s mysteries and visit sites of ecological urgency: where hidden histories are told, species are protected and habitats preserved, and regenerative practices are tested.