Out of the Box ‒ a discussion series: Let’s talk Home Ambience

Event Series: Use That Empty Space! Opportunities for the activation of vacant space in Vienna

Wed 23.10., Fr 08.11., Wed 27.11., 18h, at WEST, Alte WU

A series of three events held at WEST, Alte WU, with one evening dedicated to vacant space in residential buildings, one to vacant space in ground floor zones, and one to vacant space in commercial premises. The aim of this cross-institutional cooperation is to initiate a broad political discussion.

The reactivation of vacant buildings is making a significant contribution to climate protection as well as to social and environmental sustainability. Activating vacant buildings provides leverage for affordable housing and making public spaces more attractive while creating spaces for (socio-)cultural or small commercial use. In addition to panel discussions with experts from the realm of politics, administration and planning, international case studies highlight the potential of utilising vacant property.

The schedule:
Wed 23.10., at 18h, Panel 1: Vacant Space in Residential Buildings
Fri 08.11., at 18h, Panel 2: Vacant Space in Ground Floor Zones
Wed 27.11., at 18h, Panel 3: Vacant Space in Commercial Premises

A cooperation between Allianz für Substanz; Architekturzentrum Wien; IG Architektur; IG Kultur Wien; Kammer für Arbeiter und Angestellte Wien; Kammer der ZiviltechnikerInnen for Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland; ÖGFA; TU Wien