23.8.2024
Welcome back to all travelers, temporary city escapees and greetings to those who have stayed in Vienna. Our favorite city never sleeps, get out your calendars, several festival formats are coming up in September, we invite you to the RaumCoop project kick-off and also announce a discussion series in autumn.
But first a spatial overview of the temporary use projects in Vienna that we support and in some cases also initiate.
Overview: Creative interim uses in Vienna
We advise and support the projects presented here at various levels.
What does that mean in concrete terms?
For some projects, we already provide support in the start-up phase and are on hand with tips and tricks during the conception and set-up phases. You have the space – we support you in activating it.
For others, we were able to initiate the use as a whole, i.e. accompany the process of vacancy activation from the outset – and work with the owners to find users for a vacant property.
In turn, we draw attention to other interim uses mainly in our consultations for those looking for space and draw attention to the opportunities on site in the projects already underway – whether it’s to get involved, use a space, dock with your own idea or try out the initiative on site.
We therefore network the projects with interested parties and are in contact with them.
Please note: The map only shows current interim uses and not permanent vacancy activations for art, culture, creative industries and social projects. However, we support long-term vacancy activations as well as creative interim use.
Discussion: Creative Spaces Vienna as a guest at Impact Hub Vienna
On September 4, the Impact Hub Vienna is hosting a panel discussion on ‘Space, Community, Practice’. It will focus on the challenges of finding space, community building, self-organization, safe spaces for marginalized groups, funding and also co-creation in the context of democracy and creativity in urban development processes.
In addition to Uli Fries from Kreative Räume Wien and Frederik Marroquin from the Semmelweisklinik art and culture association, other players are also invited to join in the discussion.
WHEN: Wed 4.8.2024 I 6 – 8 pm
WHERE: Impact Hub Vienna I Lindengasse 56, 1070 Vienna
The event will be held in English.
Impact Hub Vienna asks for registration here.
Kick-off: RaumCoop – cooperative for affordable shared use of space starts
Looking for affordable space that can be used to realize your project? Interested in innovative solutions to revitalize the first floor zone in the Grätzl? Underused space available that could do with more life?
As part of the StadtkernPlus research project, the idea of the “RaumCoop – cooperative for shared use of space” was born. A non-profit sharing model for rooms is to be developed and tested. Short-term and affordable for everyone who needs a room again and again. The research project with numerous partners is accompanying the pilot phase. We at Kreative Räume Wien are coordinating and supporting the project together with MA25 Technische Stadterneuerung / City of Vienna and Kulturcafe Henriette. And we want even more people to become part of the space cooperative.
The RaumCoop invites you to an introductory meeting and kick-off on September 17. We will present the concept and the rooms that can be booked via the RaumCoop. The focus will be on exchanging ideas with interested parties, because the RaumCoop thrives on the ideas of the people who want to use it.
WHEN: September 17, 2024, 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Kulturcafé Henriette, Staudingergasse 10, 1200 Vienna
Further information is available at raumcoop.at and soon also on Instagram at @raumcoop.
VIENNA DESIGN WEEK: Center in the Gürtelbögen New
The multidisciplinary design festival moves through the city from edition to edition, changing its focus district and main venue every year. This year, the DOCKS in the 3rd district are the headquarters of Vienna Design Week. For the first time, the festival headquarters will be located in a new building. The exciting double building is inspired by the Gürtelbögen and was planned by the ARTEC architecture firm. They are part of the VILLAGE IM DRITTEN urban quarter developed by ARE Austrian Real Estate and extend along the Landstraßer Gürtel.
For years, Kreative Räume Wien has supported Vienna Design Week and partner projects that move between creative use of space, design and society. We are therefore particularly pleased that this year we were once again able to successfully network the festival in the search for the main headquarters.
WHEN: 20-29.09 2024
WHERE: Focus District Country Road
www.viennadesignweek.at
Architecture Festival: OPEN HOUSE VIENNA
For two days, OPEN HOUSE VIENNA offers short and specialist tours of exciting architecture – free of charge and without registration. Whether historical landmarks, modern buildings or interim use projects accompanied by us – there is a lot to discover. This year, the festival is also celebrating its 10th anniversary – and we are also celebrating as a partner.
The OPEN HOUSE WIEN volunteers are looking forward to providing fascinating insights into architecture and urban design. Simply drop by the buildings / open spaces between 10:00 and 17:00 and join them.
WHEN: September 14-15, 2024 I 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WHERE: All of Vienna
All locations and further information can be found at openhouse-wien.at or in our news article .
Save the Date: Series of events ‘Use vacancies!
In autumn, IG Architektur is organizing the event series “Using vacant space! Opportunities for the activation of vacant buildings in Vienna”. A total of three discussion events are planned in October and November 2024 to discuss the use of vacant buildings in Vienna on a broad basis and to position them as a political issue for the 2025 Vienna state and municipal elections.
As part of the event series, the use of vacant buildings in Vienna will be discussed in three different vacancy typologies: Residential, ground floor and commercial buildings. These vacancy typologies will each be addressed in a public panel discussion and their use by housing, social and cultural groups and small businesses will be discussed. Vacancies in existing buildings will be addressed, but also the proactive integration of affordable cultural spaces and small businesses in new buildings as a strategic tool for urban development.
Panel discussion 1/ Vacancies in residential buildings
WHEN: 23.10.2024, from 18:00
Panel discussion 2/ Vacancies on the ground floor
WHEN: 08.11.2024 from 18:00
Panel discussion 3/ Vacancies in commercial buildings
WHEN: 27.11.2024, from 18:00
WHERE: WEST. I Ballroom, Augasse 2-6, 1090 Vienna
Further information on the event can be found at www.ig-architektur.at
Apply now: The Founders Lab – Creative Industries 2024
The Founders Lab – Creative Industries is a free program for founders (up to 5 years after founding) with an innovative and scalable business idea in the creative industries. It includes workshops, individual coaching, networking among participants and access to the business agency’s networks. Together with other founders, a group of 15 people work intensively on the business idea for 3 months.
The Business Agency particularly invites people with a migration background, people with a non-German mother tongue and women to apply. The Founders Lab will be held in English.
WHEN: Application until 6.9.2024
WHERE: Vienna Business Agency
Further information on the program can be found at wirtschaftsagentur.at.