The document details a talk by Eske Bruun at the Institute for (X), focusing on democratic architecture and community engagement in Aarhus, Denmark. It highlights the transformation of the Rundhøj public space through citizen collaboration and local initiatives, fostering empowerment and inclusion. The event, held on June 13th and hosted by Loftwork, emphasizes the role of architecture in enhancing local neighborhoods and encouraging active participation.

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TALK
I - Institute for (X) - An autonomous creative cultural hub in Aarhus
II - Democratic Architecture, Kondens approach to architecture
II - Turning Point Rundhøj, A Co-built democratic spatial and social transformation of a public space
III - Live tour map
Democratic Architecture
Content
Speaker Background,
Eske Bruun, Aarhus, Denmark
Architect MAA
Founder of Kondens Architect
Self-build office space at Institut for (X)
Studied at Aarhus School of Architecture,
Thesis Democratic spaces in Detroit
Studied at technical School Copenhagen
Eske Bruun with wonderful visitors from Japan
Office of Kondens Architects (Self-built)
KONDENS Eske Bruun Talk on Democatic Architecture - 13th. of June, JP-DK Event hosted by Loftwork, Inc.

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Institute for (X) An autonomous creative cultural hub in Aarhus
KONDENS Eske Bruun Talk on Democatic Architecture - 13th. of June, JP-DK Event hosted by Loftwork, Inc.

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Institute for (X) Organization
KONDENS Eske Bruun Talk on Democatic Architecture - 13th. of June, JP-DK Event hosted by Loftwork, Inc.

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Institute for (X) Urban Office Umbrella
Event makers
BlacksmithMusicians
?KONDENS Eske Bruun Talk on Democatic Architecture - 13th. of June, JP-DK Event hosted by Loftwork, Inc.

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KONDENS What is Democratic Architecture?
Issue engaging Architecture
Dispersed local empowerment framework
Diversity of the Local Neighborhood
The
Poetics of
Inclusion
KONDENS Eske Bruun Talk on Democatic Architecture - 13th. of June, JP-DK Event hosted by Loftwork, Inc.

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KONDENS Approach to Projects
Let’s cut to the chase
Taking action
Ladders & Railings
Helping your neighbour daily
Going UP!
On-going Dialogue
KONDENS Eske Bruun Talk on Democatic Architecture - 13th. of June, JP-DK Event hosted by Loftwork, Inc.

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KONDENS Different platforms for participation
Citizens discuss the neighborhood’s
future On-Site with Mayor of Aarhus
Local kids make event posters
Neighborhood dinner
Volunteer Citizens Co-Builds
neighborhood
KONDENS Eske Bruun Talk on Democatic Architecture - 13th. of June, JP-DK Event hosted by Loftwork, Inc.

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KONDENS A Different Kind of Politician
Mayor of Holstebro in VR Mayor of Aarhus opening Turning point Rundhøj
KONDENS Eske Bruun Talk on Democatic Architecture - 13th. of June, JP-DK Event hosted by Loftwork, Inc.

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Rundhøj From abandoned square to fun space
Before
After
Turning Point Rundhøj
- 75 Volunteers, many kids
- 15 Citizen initiatives
- Square abandoned for 20 years
- 2 years citizen co-built
transformation into fun space
- Mayor of Aarhus moved his office
out into the projekt for 2 days
- Located between different kind
of housing, public school and
supermarket
KONDENS Eske Bruun Talk on Democatic Architecture - 13th. of June, JP-DK Event hosted by Loftwork, Inc.

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Rundhøj Local Heroes and their initiatives we didn’t know of the neighborhood needed
KONDENS Eske Bruun Talk on Democatic Architecture - 13th. of June, JP-DK Event hosted by Loftwork, Inc.

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School of Architecture
Cultural Center
Institut for (X)
Start
Finish
(under construction)
Live Tour An expierence into (X)
KONDENS Eske Bruun Talk on Democatic Architecture - 13th. of June, JP-DK Event hosted by Loftwork, Inc.