Where do we want to work – and why? At a time when working in the office has become more flexible, more mobile and, at the same time, more personalised than ever before, the question of physical, real space takes on a whole new dimension: What must a space achieve, and what characteristics must it possess, so that people enjoy spending time there whilst also being inspired? The exhibition by the Stuttgart-based architectural practice Scope examines, from various perspectives, the areas of opportunity opened up by contemporary design and individual attitudes.

Debates about workplaces are often limited to the organisation of work. Structures such as flexible working hours and healthy working conditions, or methods such as Kanban, design thinking and agile working, are all too quickly hyped as ‘New Work’, but they usually fall short, as they generally reflect, at best, the company’s perspective. Good, effective workplaces, on the other hand, fulfil several distinct perspectives that bring together not only the organisation but also people and, not least, society. No company exists in isolation; therefore, a sustainable future and social awareness are directly linked. The concept of ‘User-Centred Design’ is being expanded to ‘Society-Centred Design’. Achieving this lies largely in the hands of designers. Caught between the conflicting demands of people, organisations and society, they must develop solutions that meet not only the requirements of the world of work but also societal challenges. Architecture that understands this is more than just design – it is an attitude.

The exhibition “Human Spaces – Posture as a Space for Action” approaches this complex of themes from three perspectives: the individual, with their need for meaning, a sense of belonging and community; the organisation, with its demands for innovation and culture; and society, to which workplaces are linked in many ways. Collage-style wall installations comprising theses, concepts and project examples explore themes such as individuality, the creation of meaning, innovation, identification, sustainability and social responsibility. A timeline and an evolution of the floor plan trace the historical development of workplaces. Specific projects illustrate how Scope has been able to put theory into practice, always with an eye on the tensions that characterise today’s working environments: between the digital and the physical, the individual and the organisation, and efficiency and human interaction. Finally, an interactive installation invites visitors to articulate their own views on the future of work – and thus become part of a collective snapshot of public sentiment.

Scope is an interdisciplinary architectural practice based in Stuttgart. Its work focuses on corporate architecture and the design of modern working environments. Taking a holistic approach, Scope develops solutions that place people and their needs at the centre – whilst also embracing social responsibility. Guided by the motto ‘We create human spaces’, Scope creates places that go beyond their mere function: as interfaces between businesses, society and the individual; as incubators for innovation and culture; and as spaces that inspire and connect. The result is a wide variety of projects on different scales – always with the aim of creating spaces that are flexible, sustainable and socially relevant.

Exhibition opening: Thursday, 11 June 2026

Exhibition: until 30 July 2026

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