Folke Köbberling with Stella Flatten, Sina Heffner, Max Jeromin, Gergely László, Natalija Miodragović, Bernd Schulz and Michael Zwingmann.
Under the direction of Prof. Folke Köbberling, the Institute for Architecture-Related Art (IAK) at the Technical University of Braunschweig is presenting itself in Berlin. The institute, affectionately known as ‘Busch’, pursues conceptual and interdisciplinary approaches.
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Busch in Berlin_
In recent years, three key areas of focus have emerged: renewable raw materials, co-habitats and legacies.
Changing exhibitions in the Pforte provide an insight into these thematic areas and initiate a dialogue on contemporary artistic challenges in architecture, art and teaching.
Renewable Raw Materials (10 October – 28 November 2026)
The ‘Renewable Raw Materials’ theme explores regenerative materials and considers them as more than just sustainable alternatives. Through works made from raw wool, mycelium and clay, the exhibition presents the structural, spatial and aesthetic possibilities of bio-based materials.
Co-Habitats (5 December 2026 – 30 January 2027)
The IAK is housed in a concrete building in the heart of the Querum Forest. Student projects explore how spaces can be created within the institute that are not conceived solely from a human perspective and which thus facilitate scenarios of coexistence. Co-Habitate is dedicated to the coexistence of different life forms and views architecture as a network of relationships between humans, animals, plants and microorganisms.
Legacies (10 February – 31 March 2027)
‘Legacies’ looks back at the history of the institute itself and examines this space from a contemporary perspective. The institute building, which served as the Institute for Architectural Air-Raid Protection under National Socialism from 1942 to 1945, is both the starting point and a protagonist in its own right for interdisciplinary research that addresses, amongst other things, bunker construction and the use of forced labour.
In addition to the exhibitions in the Pforte, an installation made of raw wool by Folke Köbberling will be on display in the public space.
The programme of events fosters exchange between Busch and Berlin and invites experts to contribute to the discussions in the respective subject areas. IAK students will present their seminar papers as part of the exhibition series and a concluding presentation.
Events
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at 2 pm
Project launch: The Institute for Architecture-Related Art introduces itself.
Prof. Folke Köbberling and Gergely László from the IAK
in conversation with
Lars Holdgate (curator, Pforte and Galerie Parterre)
An event as part of the Art Week organised by the Municipal Galleries of Berlin.
Mon 16 Nov 2026 at 6 pm
Renewable Raw Materials: A Discussion
Heike Klussmann (artist and professor, University of Kassel)
Lucy Norris (Professor, Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin)
Stefanie Bürkle (artist and professor, TU Berlin)
in conversation with
Prof. Folke Köbberling, Natalija Miodragović and Max Jeromin from the IAK
Thursday, 28 January 2027 at 6 pm
Co-Habitate: Discourse
Claudia Wegworth (bird conservation expert, Birds And Buildings)
Beate Gries (specialist advisor on urban pigeon management, German Animal Welfare Association, Lower Saxony Regional Animal Welfare Association)
Jonas Fangmann (MSc in Architecture, spatial designer)
in conversation with
Bernd Schulz, Sina Heffner and Michael Zwingmann from the IAK
Thu, 11 Feb 2027 at 6 pm
Legacies: A Discussion
Knut Ebeling (Professor, Weißensee Academy of Art, Berlin)
Andrea Busse-Hurt (Sophie Scholl School)
Anja Lutscher (Sophie Scholl School)
in conversation with
Stella Flatten and Gergely László from the IAK
Fri 5 March 2027 at 5 pm
Legacies: Presentation of the seminar ‘Stories from the Bush’
with Gergely László and students from the IAK
Sat 20 March 2027 at 3.00 pm
Co-Habitate: City walk through the government district
with Claudia Wegworth
Meeting point: Paul-Löbe-Haus, Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 1, 10557 Berlin
Register by email at: lars.holdgate@ba-pankow.berlin.de
- Admission to the exhibition and events is free.
Venue: Pforte, Danziger Straße 101/103/105, 10405 Berlin
Opening hours
Sat 10 & Sun 11 Oct: 4.00 pm – 9.00 pm (Berlin Municipal Galleries Art Week)
14–29 October: Wed–Sat, 16:00 – 20:00
From 30 October, during the opening hours of Galerie Parterre. Please report to reception.
Visits are also possible by appointment via email to lars.holdgate@ba-pankow.berlin.de.
Information on access to the entrance
The entrance door to Pforte is 184 cm high and 76 cm wide. There is a step in front of the door; it is 12 cm high and uneven. A folding ramp is available and can be set up by the gallery staff.
Information on events
The events on 10 October 2026, 23 November 2026 and 28 January 2027 will take place on the premises of Galerie Parterre (Danziger Straße 101, 10405 Berlin). The venue for the events on 11 February 2027 and 5 March 2027 will be announced online shortly.
