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Frei Otto - Lightweight construction, natural design
26.05.2005 - 28.08.2005
Exhibition | PINAKOTHEK DER MODERNE | ARCHITEKTUR
In the second half of the 20th century no other German architect commanded the kind of international attention as Frei Otto.
Already in 1954 his doctoral thesis »Das hängende Dach - The Hanging Ceiling« caused a commotion, after which he repeatedly continuously generated important impulses and ideas. His appeal in 1977 »Will you please stop building the way you have been ...« retains today the same urgency. He researched during his entire life in the area of lightweight construction, developing it scientifically, seeking possibilities of constructing roofs and outer shells with less use of material and energy. Frei Otto is a pioneer in the area of ecology, environmental compatibility and resource conservation - concepts that are presently very relevant.
His major works include: the German pavilion for the World's Fair 1967 in Montreal; the moveable roof of the Stiftsruine Bad Hersfeld 1968; co-work on the Munich Olympia roofing 1972; co-work on the Japanese Pavillion for Expo 2000 in Hanover; co-work on the major construction project Central Train Station Stuttgart and much more. With this comprehensive exhibition, the Architekturmuseum der TU München pays tribute to the life's work of this important architect, builder, researcher, teacher, theoretician and visionary. A full coming to grips with his work will require many years to come. |
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