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werkraum bregenzerwald
Werkraumhaus in Andelsbuch
Werkraum Bregenzerwald The Bregenzerwald is not only famed for its modern wooden architecture – its workshops also take new paths. They combine old skills and the traditional use of forms with contemporary design. Their inventive, high-quality products are in demand internationally. Around 100 of the most innovative workshops – from the carpenter through to the light designer – have merged to create the Werkraum Bregenzerwald. As a joint platform, the Werkraum organises exhibitions, competitions and talks and is dedicated to the fields of research and development. Working in cooperation with the business schools in Bezau, the Werkraum hosts the Werkraum school Bregenzerwald for the next generation of craftsmen and women. The Werk raum Bregenzerwald has been listed in the international UNESCO register for good practical examples for the maintenance and continuation of intangible cultural assets since 2016. Werkraumhaus The Werkraumhaus opened its doors in the centre of Andelsbuch in the summer of 2013. The building was
planned by the renowned Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. It was actually built by the members of the Werkraum workshops known and appreciated by Peter Zumthor due to long-term cooperation. The visionary design is based on two keynotes. On the one hand, the hall-like building serves as a meeting place. On the other hand, it is a huge showcase for presenting the culture of craftsmanship in the Bregenzerwald. This idea is expressed in a wide protruding roof made of wood and a façade made of glass. There is no division between the interior and the exterior, and the landscape is allowed to flow through the building. Exhibitions The Werkraumhaus is the venue for changing presentations of products from the workshops of the member companies as well as themed exhibitions focusing on the culture of the craftsmen’s trades and architecture.
