The exhibition highlights structures that form an essential yet often overlooked part of our urban infrastructure. This temporary layer keeps countless processes in the city running: from building and demolition to maintenance and guidance, all the way to protection and security. Labeled as temporary, such constructions blend into their surroundings and often remain below the threshold of perception. The exhibition makes this necessary background visible and brings it into focus.
Concept and design: KOSMOS architects
Museumsplatz 1 im MuseumsQuartier (Eingang Volkstheater), 1070 Wien
Architekturzentrum Wien
The Az W shows, discusses and investigates how architecture and urban development shape our daily life. Its program encompasses international themed exhibitions, a permanent exhibition of Austrian architecture, and a total of over 500 events each year including lectures, city excursions, film screenings, and hands-on formats.
Temporary. Structures of Necessity
4 Nov 2026 - 5 Apr 2027
Architekturzentrum Wien
Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien, Österreich
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