Bearth & Deplazes / Amurs - lecture and exhibition at GJF
Accept the invitation to an interesting event that will take place on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in the courtyard of the Bethlehem Chapel. The combination of a lecture by the prominent Swiss architect Valentin Bearth, the opening of the Amurs exhibition, and concerts by two diverse bands promises a unique cultural experience.
6:00 PM
The evening will be opened by Valentin Bearth with a lecture on his work, followed by the opening of the Amurs exhibition by his studio Bearth & Deplazes.
7:00 PM
In Robo, the delicacy of post-rock merges with the passion of metalcore, much like the beauty of the human body reflects in the rough robotic imitation of a human.
8:30 PM
Nèro Scartch will perform solo with his live band after a long time, presenting an energetic set full of contrasts, raw guitars, and the soundscapes of electronic music.
Contemporary Swiss architecture evokes a lasting and deserved interest from experts worldwide. Its specificity lies in the multicultural and topographical uniqueness of the confederation, a good educational system, and enlightened support from institutions and residents. It is characterized by exceptional aesthetic quality, high technological standards, and a sensitive approach to nature and landscape, whether through sustainability or the contextual embedding of the building into its surroundings.
BEARTH & DEPLAZES was founded in 1988 by Valentin Bearth (*1957, ETH graduate, professor at Mendrisio Academy of Architecture since 2000, director there from 2007-11) and Andrea Deplazes (*1960, ETH graduate, lecturer at Mendrisio Academy of Architecture, University of Sassari). In 1995, Daniel Ladner (*1959, engineering graduate from HTL Chur) joined them as a third partner. For their buildings, in which Bearth & Deplazes emphasize construction, material, and a simple yet impressive aesthetic of one or very few motifs, they have received over 30 awards, such as for the Gantenbain winery or the technically demanding Monte-Rosa hut in Zermatt. Their rationally clean and clear extension of the Courthouse to the neoclassical building (Bellinzona), the expressive concrete but generously lit headquarters of the ÖKK insurance company (Landquart), and the brick studio and gallery of an art collector (Marktoberdorf) have also attracted attention.
AMURS, Latin for love, is a confession of the relationship with the canton of Graubünden. Architects generally try to avoid historical and tourist clichés. In many respects, they cannot avoid the contradiction between tradition and a new concept; the historical essence of a building, village, or its center represents the identity of the region, which risks losing its charm and original character. Not only the magnificent and majestic Alps but also architecture are a part of the cultural landscape of Graubünden and an integral part of the local identity, deserving of development.
All works of BEARTH & DEPLAZES deal with the situation in both a metaphorical and a completely literal sense: positioning in culture and positioning in space. Whether in the case of a house, office, or public building – all buildings are part of a whole and coexist in a certain, small territory. They are designed with a specific intention and hope to provide people in Graubünden with a sense of well-being, a feeling of home, and create a good reason to settle here or stay. The question arises: What defines the quality of a place? How to express it with contemporary means? How to strengthen it, physically, spatially, and metaphorically? What makes Graubünden what it is in all its various cultural and spatial aspects? In this sense, each building is an act of resistance against the threat of exodus and oblivion of what "Bündner" means and against the superficial flattening of the diversity of this culture. Each of their works is strongly contextual and cannot be confused with any other, elsewhere.
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6:00 PM
The evening will be opened by Valentin Bearth with a lecture on his work, followed by the opening of the Amurs exhibition by his studio Bearth & Deplazes.
7:00 PM
In Robo, the delicacy of post-rock merges with the passion of metalcore, much like the beauty of the human body reflects in the rough robotic imitation of a human.
8:30 PM
Nèro Scartch will perform solo with his live band after a long time, presenting an energetic set full of contrasts, raw guitars, and the soundscapes of electronic music.
Contemporary Swiss architecture evokes a lasting and deserved interest from experts worldwide. Its specificity lies in the multicultural and topographical uniqueness of the confederation, a good educational system, and enlightened support from institutions and residents. It is characterized by exceptional aesthetic quality, high technological standards, and a sensitive approach to nature and landscape, whether through sustainability or the contextual embedding of the building into its surroundings.
BEARTH & DEPLAZES was founded in 1988 by Valentin Bearth (*1957, ETH graduate, professor at Mendrisio Academy of Architecture since 2000, director there from 2007-11) and Andrea Deplazes (*1960, ETH graduate, lecturer at Mendrisio Academy of Architecture, University of Sassari). In 1995, Daniel Ladner (*1959, engineering graduate from HTL Chur) joined them as a third partner. For their buildings, in which Bearth & Deplazes emphasize construction, material, and a simple yet impressive aesthetic of one or very few motifs, they have received over 30 awards, such as for the Gantenbain winery or the technically demanding Monte-Rosa hut in Zermatt. Their rationally clean and clear extension of the Courthouse to the neoclassical building (Bellinzona), the expressive concrete but generously lit headquarters of the ÖKK insurance company (Landquart), and the brick studio and gallery of an art collector (Marktoberdorf) have also attracted attention.
AMURS, Latin for love, is a confession of the relationship with the canton of Graubünden. Architects generally try to avoid historical and tourist clichés. In many respects, they cannot avoid the contradiction between tradition and a new concept; the historical essence of a building, village, or its center represents the identity of the region, which risks losing its charm and original character. Not only the magnificent and majestic Alps but also architecture are a part of the cultural landscape of Graubünden and an integral part of the local identity, deserving of development.
All works of BEARTH & DEPLAZES deal with the situation in both a metaphorical and a completely literal sense: positioning in culture and positioning in space. Whether in the case of a house, office, or public building – all buildings are part of a whole and coexist in a certain, small territory. They are designed with a specific intention and hope to provide people in Graubünden with a sense of well-being, a feeling of home, and create a good reason to settle here or stay. The question arises: What defines the quality of a place? How to express it with contemporary means? How to strengthen it, physically, spatially, and metaphorically? What makes Graubünden what it is in all its various cultural and spatial aspects? In this sense, each building is an act of resistance against the threat of exodus and oblivion of what "Bündner" means and against the superficial flattening of the diversity of this culture. Each of their works is strongly contextual and cannot be confused with any other, elsewhere.
More information >
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