aedes architecture forum

aedes architecture forum is a world-renowned independent institution and exhibition space for the international communication of contemporary architecture and urban design. established in 1980 as the first private architecture gallery in europe, the aedes architecture forum has gained a large international partnership network, which feeds to an outstanding cultural platform for the global and public discourse of the built environment. founded by kristin feireiss and helga retzer, aedes has been co-directed by hans-jürgen commerell since 1994. as one of its kind, aedes served as a prototypical model for many architecture-museums and similar institutions established later. the venue has recently hosted exhibitions by 3XN, DS+R, and mecanoo, among others.