Thema
Wenn sie kein Wasser haben, dann sollen sie Wein trinken!
This thesis deals with the comprehensive exploration of a cellar lane, in Austrian Kellergasse, in the Weinviertel region, which is strongly influenced by the tradition of gathering. The focus lies on the various intersections of the systems located there.
The cellars, which are found throughout large parts of Austria, are fascinating because they are human-made. They are caves created by hand, the result of physical labour and instinctive digging. This act, which seems simple by today‘s standards, contrasts with its profound complexity. The idea encourages reflection on one‘s own perception.
The opportunity is seized to use a wine press house, an earth cellar and the surrounding grounds in Baierdorf, in the Marktgemeinde Ravelsbach. This property offers, until it is potentially revitalised, the possibility to use, design and then leave the site.
Given the lack of infrastructure, such as electricity and water, interventions are an obvious choice as a symbolic expression of modern comfort requirements. These should not only be functional, but also encourage reflection on the changing human perspectives, needs and demands.
Through interventions it is intended to temporarily revitalise this location by the resulting events and discussions. For this period, a large part of the work is relocated to Niederösterreich in order to establish direct contact with the local community.
Creative activity serves as a tool to highlight the importance of inherent social traditions and to promote active dialogue with the public space and its fellow citizens about its values.
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