06.07.2023

Events / Special guided tours / Workshops

Thu, 06.07.2023

11:00 am

Architecture Tour
VitraHaus

Architecture Tour (DE)

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12:00 pm

Architecture Tour
VitraHaus

Architecture Tour (EN)

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12:30 pm

Further tour
VitraHaus

Production Tour (DE)

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Take a look behind the scenes of the production at the Vitra Campus. Experience different steps of the manufacturing process of the Aluminium Chair on a guided tour in the production hall of Frank Gehry. The chair developed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958 is considered one of the greatest furniture designs of the 20th century. Vitra has been producing this timeless classic over a period of decades in the same superior quality. Find out more about its history as well as the significance of innovation, quality and sustainability at Vitra. The tour is followed by an introduction to Vitra’s test centre.

Every Wednesday and Thursday 12:30 pm, Vitra Design Museum. The tour will be held in German.

For group booking: Information guided tours
More information at info@design-museum.de or  T +49.7621.702.3200

 

2:00 pm

Architecture Tour
VitraHaus

Architecture Tour (DE)

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3:00 pm

Architecture Tour
VitraHaus

Architecture Tour (EN)

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6:00 pm

Event
YouTube

Botany and Building: Julia Watson | DIGITAL TALK (EN)

Julia Watson explores the technologies of indigenous peoples. Her book Lo-TEK: Design by Radical Indigenism presents numerous examples and combines the perspective of design and architecture with traditional knowledge about botany and biodiversity. The Digital Talk adresses how traditional knowledge about botany and nature can enrich our gardens and our lives.

www.design-museum.de/YouTube