Leerstand

Conclusion of Vacancy forming in Oerlikon

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:00:32 +0000

As previously informed, a new Leerstand experiment has been undertaken in Zurich at Oerlikerpark.
This experiment was set in an open park area. The trees in the park and the chosen packing paper emphasised as perfect condition to undertake the new attempt.
Furthermore, the enriching discussion with the public which followed after the successful experiment conceived the vacancy representative to continue and expand her research.

Videostill Leerstandsbildung Oerlikerpark 2010

Forming Vacancy in Zurich – Oerlikerpark

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:00:14 +0000

A new attempt of forming vacancy will be made this autumn by the vacancy representative.
The action will take place at Oerlikerpark in Zurich, on Saturday, 13 November 2010, starting around 5:30 pm. More info: magicbox

Leerstandsplan Oerlikerpark

The Oerlikerpark was newly built in 2001, in a former industrial district of Zurich. It was rewarded as an excellent example of architecture.
Since the industries closed down, Oerlikon changed his face and is becoming a vivid district, attractive to families and city dwellers.

Oerlikerpark Zurich

This is an interesting background, to form “Leerstand” – therefore, come, see and learn!

Potential Vacancy

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:18 +0000

Bunker Buchs/Grabs 2010

A serie of vacancy objects will be presented here for more study purposes.
For instance Bunkers are well-preserved vacancy study objects on how to understand the impacts of vacancies.

Innovative handling of forming Vacancy

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:49 +0000

During a residence in Brussels, innovative handling with Vacancy has been discovered.
Besides well know tactics on the ground, spaces between building were used to form vacancy.

Proposition of Vacancy in Brussels, 2010

Vacancy research trip through Europe

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:00:06 +0000

Along with forming vacancy in Zurich, a vacancy research trip through Europe will assure the knowledge and understanding of vacancy.
One of the main purposes is to understand, analyze and consolidate information on how other countries are handling vacancies.

Leerstand Axminster UK 2010

Vacancy research continues

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:00:33 +0000

After presenting the progress of the vacancy office to the public, the research continues. There have already been located signs of successful Vacancy integration in Zurich. The efforts will be published here.

Vacant Mailbox, Zurich 2010

‘Büro für Leerstand’ on tour / auf Tournee

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Sun, 30 May 2010 12:00:01 +0000

Büro für Leerstand on tour. Next stop will be at F+F school for art and media design in Zurich.
The video report ‘Büro für Leerstand’ introducing work and tasks of the Vacancy Office, will be shown for the first time to the public.

Presentation 11 until 20 June 2010
F+F Schule für Kunst und Mediendesign
Flurstrasse 89, 8047 Zürich
Opening hours: Mo-Fr 2pm -8pm, Sa/So 11am -8pm (closed on Sa 12.6.)

Opening on Thursday, 10 June 2010, 5:30 pm

Presentation 'Büro für Leerstand'

Video report of ‘Büro für Leerstand’

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Sun, 16 May 2010 12:00:30 +0000

After successfully obtaining expertise, ‘Büro für Leerstand’ will release a video report about forming Vacancy in Zurich including also interviews of the Vacancy Representative and experiments of forming Vacancies.

To promote this report and work in progress, ‘Büro für Leerstand’ will go on tour. After a short project introduction at plug.in in Basel this spring, the tour will stop in Zurich. The Dates will be published here soon.

Videostill Report Leerstandsbeauftragte

Einholen von Expertisen / Obtaining Expertises

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:00:30 +0000

As one of her first task the Vacancy Representative will call specialists to talk about the project.
Experts in urban problems as architects, urban planner, city dweller and others will be interviewed by the Vacancy Representative in the next few weeks to consolidate the proposition of forming Vacancy in public space.

Vorschlag zur Leerstandsbildung – Expertisen
Trailer 1 min. 02 sec. / Video Documentation in process / Language German / 2010

Leerstandsbeauftragte / Vacancy Representative

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:33 +0000

Based on future operations the Vacancy Representative has been officially assigned.
The Vacancy Representative will depress the work and analysis which have already been undertaken.
One of her main goals besides further researches is to establish a professional guide about the acquaintance concerning Vacancy respectively the proposition of forming Vacancy.

Leerstandsbeauftragte am Arbeitsplatz, 2010

Successful Leerstand – vacant bus stop Pfingstweidstrasse

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:23 +0000

The bus stop “Pfingstweidstrasse” is vacant.

The location has been part of the proposal of forming Vacancy in Zurich. >>Leerstandbildung vor Ort
Meanwhile, the bus stop has been destructed in relation to the ongoing construction works in Zurich West.

Not much reminds anymore of the structures of the three floor tower including elevator and transfer bridge to the bus stop on Hardbrücke – Pfingstweidstrasse.

Without any extra action of the Vacancy department, this has become Leerstand at its most success.

Medienmitteilung – Neue Haltestelle «Schiffbau» auf der Hardbrücke (press communique in German)

Former Bus stop Pfingstweidstrasse in Zurich, February 2010

Summary of 3 Experiments – Vorschlag zur temporären Leerstandsbildung

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:16 +0000

After three Experiments about forming temporary Vacancy have been executed on different locations with various material, it is time for a recap.

Most of the Experiments were quite difficult to perform due to weather conditions. Especially the strong wind didn’t cope with the chosen material, which was too unsteady to built even short-term Vacancy.

Nevertheless, all the material have been selected, because of their mobile and easily fitting qualities. When the room components of the existing architecture were almost completely closed already – as the bus stop, where only one side had to be added – forming Vacancy was most effectually.

The passage way and the parking area would be appropriate for short until mid-term Vacancies, as there are alternative ways to pass through the place. The bus stop is still in use and therefore, not ideal for proposing Vacancy.

Videostill Vorschlag zur Leerstandsbildung - 1. Experiment

Videostill Vorschlag zur Leerstandsbildung - 2. Experiment

Videostill Vorschlag zur Leerstandsbildung - 3. Experiment

3. Experiment zur Leerstandsbildung – 3rd Experiment of forming Vacancy

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:00:39 +0000

The 3rd experiment has been taken place on Saturday, 20th February 2010, at a car park in Zurich West.

Procedure: Both sides of a crossing in a car park should be closed with aluminium foil.

Vorschlag zur Leerstandsbildung – 3. Experiment
Trailer 2 min. 13 sec. / Video Documentation approx. 15 min. / 2010

2. Experiment zur Leerstandsbildung – 2nd Experiment of forming Vacancy

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:00:45 +0000

The 2nd experiment has been taken place on Sunday, 14th February 2010, at a bus stop in an industrial district of Zurich.

Procedure: The front side of the bus stop should be closed with packing paper.

Vorschlag zur Leerstandsbildung – 2. Experiment
Trailer 2 min. 10 sec. / Video Documentation approx. 30 min. / 2010

1. Experiment zur Leerstandsbildung – 1st Experiment of forming Vacancy

Leerstandsbeauftragte — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:15 +0000

The 1st experiment has been taken place on Sunday, 7th February 2010, at a passage way in a residential area of Zurich.

Procedure: The passage way has been cleaned before hand. After that both sides should be closed with masking tape.

Vorschlag zur Leerstandsbildung – 1. Experiment
Trailer 2 min. 10 sec. / Video Documentation approx. 30 min. / 2010