13 Dec 2025 – 28 Jan 2026
Berlin, Germany
aedes-arc.de
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Democratic Design – Space for Cooperation, Collaboration and Compromise is a program presented by Aedes that examines how architecture, planning processes, and public space can support democratic engagement and social cohesion. Developed in response to growing social uncertainty, the initiative brings together an exhibition, a series of Lab Talks, and a publication featuring contributions from practitioners across Berlin, Germany, and Europe.
At its core, the program focuses on participatory planning and the spaces that emerge from democratic processes. The projects on view foreground inclusion, amplify marginalised voices, and propose spatial frameworks for dialogue, exchange, and shared decision-making. Presented at Aedes in Berlin, the exhibition reflects on architecture’s capacity to encourage cooperation and compromise at a moment when public trust in civic participation is under strain.
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