CoForum

 

The Carinthian story of innovative political participatory processes (volksabstimmung) is world famous. This political act of self-determination reflects the natural coalescence around a collective identity. Carinthia’s social, spatial and political reconciliation via the natural will of the people, through a direct democracy, is a story of traditional structures being broken down.

 

Post-Covid Infrastructure

In collaboration with Architekturhaus Kärnten, CoForum achieves funding from the Austrian Ministry of Culture. The call supports the creation of post-covid infrastructure.

 

Chairs

The 108 chairs of the CoForum are birch clad Austrian Oak. The oak frame is constructed with a mix of finger and dove-tailed joints. Stainless Steel Dowel Pins are used as pivots and sliders.

Activation

CoForum is erected in front of the Architecture Centre in Klagenfurt, Carinthia. Over one month, the structure is a public installation, as well as hosting events and talks.

 

Feet

The feet of the CoForum are fully adjustable spun stainless steel.

Collaborations

Architektur Haus Kärnten, Lange Nacht der Frauen, Waldorfschule, Kärnten

 

Connections

The main structure of the CoForum consists of 18 columns of cross laminated Austrian Larch. Horizontal beams are secured with recessed aluminium sliding connectors for ease of ‘de’ and re-construction.