Max Schwitalla, Architect and Founder, Studio Schwitall

Jan Kerhart, Co-Founder, Berlin 2037 Foundation

in conversation with
Joerg Geier
^(ANSC)

Wednesday, July 2
7 pm – 9 pm
Studio Schwitalla
Leipziger Straße 119
10117 Berlin

ABOUT THIS SALON

Studio Schwitalla operates at the confluence of architecture, urban mobility, and urban design. The studio’s work is driven by a commitment to reimagining and innovating spaces for both movement and stillness, aiming to enhance urban life quality. Their projects exemplify this philosophy by integrating mobility solutions into the fabric of the city, transforming transit spaces into areas of social interaction and community engagement.

The discussion will be joined by Jan Kerhart, co-founder of Berlin 2037, an initiative striving to shape Berlin’s future: Riding a bike in the city of the future: with the help of a VR headset, users can immerse themselves in a visionary Berlin in the year 2037 while riding a permanently installed bike. The VR experience presents the image of a model city utilizing best practices from urban planning, mobility, and digital networking.

Exemplary projects illustrating Studio Schwitalla’s vision:

Audi Urban Future Award 2014 – A visionary concept developed with Schindler elevators and Audi AG that proposes the seamless integration of autonomous vehicles and urban infrastructure to enhance future city living in Berlin.

Micro Mobility Neighborhood – A research-driven prototype, envisioning a walkable, car-free neighborhood that prioritizes micro-mobility and shared mobility systems.

Mobility Hubs Oberbillwerder – An interdisciplinary study developed with IBA Hamburg, that establishes a network of multimodal transit hubs supporting a car-reduced urban development in Hamburg’s new district Oberbillwerder.

Through such projects (comprehensive overview), Studio Schwitalla demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to urban design, where mobility is not just about movement but also about creating spaces that enhance human connections and urban liveability.

Max Schwitalla	Jan Kerhart

Max Schwitalla fell in love with architecture through skateboarding and on the move in cities. He studied architecture at the University of Stuttgart and at the ETH Zurich. He received his Diploma in Architecture from the ETH Zurich in 2006. Prior to Studio Schwitalla, he was working with Rem Koolhaas/OMA, Rotterdam/New York, Graft, Berlin/Los Angeles and HENN, Berlin. He has been a regular instructor or guest critic at the AA London, Rio Academy, TU Berlin, UdK Berlin, ETH Zurich, TU Dresden and the Aedes Network Campus Berlin.

Jan Kerhart, Director of Photography, is the creative engine behind Berlin 2037 Foundation (Stiftung Berlin 2037), making visions tangible. With his experience in the film industry and a passion for immersive technologies, he transforms ideas for the future into tangible adventures. Jan’s vision is for Berliners not just to watch, but to actively shape their city of tomorrow by experiencing it now.