
In all cases new buildings should be part of a vibrant urban situation, as part of a larger ensemble and not as a solipsistic manifestation. Sometimes working with elements of the existing, overworking them, using them and adding to them is more successful than the idea of the tabula rasa. Therefore demolition should always be carefully considered. It is important to recognise the cultural implications of such a strategy and the implications and relation to sustainability. The act of replacing and adding, of creating new objects simply through demolition, is a strategy that requires specific consciousness and a responsibility towards the existing condition. Contrary to the competition text, which is rather general, we do not expect simplistic solutions from your work.


The Studio is a place of experimentation where convention and preconceived methodologies are challenged, historical and everyday reference is widely used and preference is given to a way of designing spatially and without linearity of scale. Both Professors teach together, developing a studio environment of discussion and dialogue. 2 Introduction Mitten drin! 7th Baumeister student competition in Munich Introduction Studio Krucker Bates is concerned with exploring the condition of the European city and beyond.
