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Benjamin Blocher at the Symposium on Structural Engineering
How can a former department store be transformed into a vibrant part of the city? On 26 November 2026, Benjamin Blocher will speak at the 8th Symposium on Structural Engineering – Design for Construction in Stuttgart about the transformation of the former Galeria Kaufhof department store in Mannheim.
Pascale Hein beim Green Construction Excellence Forum
On November 10, 2026, Pascale Hein from blocher partners sustain will speak at the Green Construction Excellence Forum in Frankfurt.
Livestream: The International High-Rise Award
On November 3, the 2026/27 International Skyscraper Award will be presented at Frankfurt’s Paulskirche. The award ceremony will be livestreamed.
From Separation to Connection: Accessible Wayfinding Systems
On 21 October 2026, Thorsten-Alexander Karl from typenraum will be a guest at Hospitalhof Stuttgart, offering insights into accessible wayfinding systems. The event is part of the “Architecture and Ethics” series and is held in cooperation with aed Stuttgart. At its core is the question of how design can facilitate orientation, reduce barriers and support participation. Using the Betty Hirsch School Centre of Nikolauspflege as an example, he will show how different perceptual needs can be addressed within a multisensory wayfinding system.
Orientation Means Participation: Fachtagung barrierefrei bauen
On 15 October 2026, Thorsten-Alexander Karl from typenraum will speak at the 11th Fachtagung barrierefrei bauen in Cologne about the wayfinding system for the Betty Hirsch School Centre of Nikolauspflege in Stuttgart. In his talk he will show how multisensory design can address different perceptual needs and support independent navigation.
