Eric Bell

Group XXXIX, 2014
FINE ARTS

Kristoffer Frick

Group XXXIX, 2014
FINE ARTS

Mirjam Thomann

Group XXXIX, 2014
FINE ARTS

Bernhard Luthringshausen

Group XXXIX, 2014
ARCHITECTURE

Evelyn Temmel

Group XXXIX, 2014
ARCHITECTURE

Born 1981 in Heiligenkreuz am Wassen, Austria
Lives in Brussels, Belgium

Education

Architecture, Technical University Graz, Austria
Architecture, Escola Técnica Superior d’Arquitectura del Valles, Universidad de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

Work Experience

2014
- OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen, www.officekgdvs.com, Architect

2013
- x-Architekten, www.xarchitekten.com, Architect

2012-13
- Atelier Thomas Pucher, www.thomaspucher.com, Architect

2011-12
- Hohensinn Architektur, www.hohensinn-architektur.at, Architect

1999-2011
- working as architectural assistant in various architectural offices in Styria, Austria

Lectures, Workshops and Exhibitions

2011
- Speaker at the 5th international Conference “African Perspectives - Dialogues on Urbanism,” Casablanca, Morocco
- Exhibition of “Casablanca - Geography of Density” at “African Perspectives,” Casablanca, Morocco

2008
- Exhibition of “The house as Manifesto” (video), MAK, Vienna, Austria

2002-11
- Organization of lectures and exhibitions related to architecture with the independent studios of architecture at TU Graz, Austria

Scholarships and Awards

2014
-1st Prize, “Crematorium - Oostende” (OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen)

2013
- Tische Stipendium, Federal Ministry of Education and Culture, Austria
- Nominated for Archiprix International 2013, Moskow, Participants’ Favorite

2011
- GAD Award, TU Graz, 1st Prize for the Master Thesis “Casablanca - Die Geographie der Dichte”
- 1st Prize, “LWL-Klinik Dortmund” (Atelier Thomas Pucher)
- Honorable mention, “Visitors Center - Prison Graz Karlau” (Hohensinn Architektur)

2009
- 1st Prize, “Wohnbaugutachterverfahren Gleisdorf” (Hohensinn Architektur)
- 1st Prize, competition – “Haus des Apfels” (Hohensinn Architektur)
- 2nd Prize, “Champagnersiedlung, Graz” (Hohensinn Architektur)
- 1st Prize, competition – “Kinderhaus Hart bei Graz” (Schwarz und Platzer Architekten)

JURY

Kirsty Bell
Bettina Götz
Hou Hanru
Markus Schinwald
Christoph Thun-Hohenstein

Pradeep Devadass

Group XXXVIII, 2014
ARCHITECTURE

Born 1987 in Bangalore, India
Lives in Shanghai, China

Education

- Architecture, Em.Tech. (Emergent Technologies and Design), Architectural Association (AA) School of Architecture, London, United Kingdom
- Architecture, R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore, India

Work Experience

2013 to 2014
- Architect & Researcher, Archi-Union Architects, Shanghai, China

2013 to Present
- Co-founder & Researcher (Part-Time), rat[LAB] – Research in Architecture & Technology

2013
- Architecture Apprentice/Computational Designer, RoboFold, London, United Kingdom

2011 to 2013
- Student Assistant, Digital Prototyping Lab, Architectural Association, London, United Kingdom

2011
- Architect, RSP Design Consultant’s INDIA Pvt Ltd, Bangalore, India

2008
- Architectural internship, Matthew & Gosh Architects, Bangalore, India

Publications & Research Papers

- “Performative Tectonics: Robotic Fabrication Methodology towards Complexity” by Pradeep Devadass, Philip F. Yuan & Hao Meng, in conference proceedings of Rob|Arch 2014, McGee & Leon (eds) Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art and Design. Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, (pg.181-195)
- “Fabricating Complexity: A Performance based Methodology through Parametric Optimization” by Pradeep Devadass, Philip F. Yuan & Hao Meng , in proceedings of4th International Conference on Advanced in Materials and Manufacturing Processes (ICAMMP 2013) Advanced Materials Research Vols. 889-890 (2014). Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, pp 1240-1245
- “Adaptive [skins]: Responsive building skin systems based on tensegrity principles.” In Future Traditions. Rethinking Traditions and Envisioning the Future of Architecture Through the Use of Digital Technologies, 1st eCAADe Regional International Workshop Proceedings, 155-170. eCAADe: Regional Internaional Workshops. Porto, Portugal: University of Porto, 2013. (Sushant Verma and Pradeep Devadass)
- “adaptive [skins] –Use of genetic algorithms for actuation system optimization,” EG-ICE 2013 (European Group for Intelligent Computing in Engineering), 2013, Vienna, Austria 1st-3rd July 2013. (Sushant Verma and Pradeep Devadass)

JURY

Sabeth Buchmann
Selva Gürdoğan
Friedemann Malsch
Simon Starling
Christoph Thun-Hohenstein

Sushant Verma

Group XXXVIII, 2014
ARCHITECTURE

Born in 1987
Lives in London, United Kingdom

Education

- Architecture, Em.Tech. (Emergent Technologies and Design), Architectural Association (AA) School of Architecture, London, United Kingdom
- Architecture, Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurgaon, [RIBA Part II Equivalent - 5 year programme] [Affiliated to G.G.S.I.P. University, Delhi] (GOLD MEDALIST)

Work Experience

2013 to Present
- Architect, Zaha Hadid Architects, London, United Kingdom
- Thesis Tutor & Lecturer (External), University of Brescia, Italy
- Associate Editor, Arch2O
- Architecture Apprentice/Computational Designer, RoboFold

2012 to Present
- Co-founder & Researcher (Part-Time), rat[LAB] – Research in Architecture & Technology

2008 to 2011
- Founder & Principal Architect, studio[2121]architecture

2010 to 2011
- M:OFA Studios Pvt. Ltd. (Manifestation Of Fluid Architecture), New Delhi, India

2010
- Architect, Mani Chowfla Architects and Consultants, New Delhi, India

2007 to 2009
- Assistant Architect (Part-time), Design Consultants India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India

2008
- Architectural internship, M:OFA Studios Pvt. Ltd. (Manifestation Of Fluid Architecture), New Delhi, India

Publications & Research Papers

- “Curved Folding: Design to Fabrication” by Sushant Verma & Gregory Epps (RoboFOLD) - ACADIA 13: Adaptive Architecture [Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 978-1-926724-22-5] Cambridge 24-26 October, 2013), pp. 453-454
- “Super-complexity Control” (Essay in Unconventional Computing: Design Methods for Adaptive Architecture by Sushant Verma) Riverside Architectural Press / ABC Art Books Canada, 2013
Unconventional Computing: Design Methods for Adaptive Architecture Paperback – November 1, 2013
by Rachel Armstrong (Author, Editor) , Simone Ferracina (Editor)
- “Adaptive [skins]: Responsive building skin systems based on tensegrity principles.” In Future Traditions. Rethinking Traditions and Envisioning the Future of Architecture Through the Use of Digital Technologies, 1st eCAADe Regional International Workshop Proceedings, 155-170. eCAADe: Regional Internaional Workshops. Porto, Portugal: University of Porto, 2013. (Sushant Verma and Pradeep Devadass)
- “adaptive [skins] –Use of genetic algorithms for actuation system optimization,” EG-ICE 2013 (European Group for Intelligent Computing in Engineering), 2013, Vienna, Austria 1st-3rd July 2013. (Sushant Verma and Pradeep Devadass)
- CAADRIA 2013 (The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia), NUS, Singapore 14th -18th May 2013.
- ASCAAD 2013 (Arab Society for Computer Aided Architectural Design), Jeddah,Saudi Arabia March/April 2014. • CAAD Futures 2013 (Computer Aided Architectural Design) , Shanghai, China 3rd-5th July 2013.
- arch2o.com: “Create your tools, first,” “Shapes of parametric architecture,” “Simplexity- What exactly are we trying to achieve?,” “Testing your tools,” “Super-complexity and Human Perception,” “Responsive to Adaptive,” “The shifting trends in architecture,” “Material Computation,” “Towards a performative architecture,” “The power of open-source in design: Blessing or Curse”

Achievements & Awards

2012
- “Exploring Principles of Plectic Architecture to Activate Urban Voids,” 9th AHRA Conference, Aberdeen, Scotland
- Em.Tech. Core Studio I –Condensation Pavilion Project, AA-Open Jury 2012, showcase of best projects from graduate school programs

2010
- Closed competition bid winner for Refurbishment of Army Golf Course, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi
- J.R. Bhalla Gold Medal in recognition to all round academic performance in Final Year including Dissertation Research, Urban Design Studio and Architectural Thesis

Scholarships & Workshops

2013
- scholarship, SmartGeometry2013, Bartlett, UCL-London, United Kingdom
- selected participant, MAEDA twisting concrete workshop, AA School, at Hooke Park, United Kingdom

2012
- Physical Computing Workshop, (sensory equipment and Arduino microcontrollers for data mapping and emergent fabrications), Architectural Association, London, United Kingdom
- Super Surface Modelling Workshop (Python Scripting and 3D Printing)

2009
- selected participant, The Urban Habitats Forum Fellowship Programme, India

JURY

Sabeth Buchmann
Selva Gürdoğan
Friedemann Malsch
Simon Starling
Christoph Thun-Hohenstein

Peter Jellitsch

Group XXXVIII, 2014
ARCHITECTURE

Born 1982 in Villach, Austria
Lives in Vienna, Austria

Education

Art & Architecture, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Austria
Architecture, University of Applied Arts Vienna
Carpentry apprenticeship

Selected Group Exhibitions

2014
- “Data Drawings, Peter Jellitsch,” Galerie3, Klagenfurt, Austria
- “Dernières Nouvelles de l‘Ether,” La Panacèe, Montpellier, France
- “Only Real,” Public Works, Chicago, United States
- “SP Weather Station,” Center for Book Arts, New York, United States

2013
- “20+20,” Galerie Freihausgasse, Villach, Austria
- Zine Fair, Kunsthalle Wien, Vienna, Austria
- “Fokus Sammlung 04,” MMKK – Museum Moderner Kunst Kärnten, Austria
- “Walter Koschatzky Kunstpreis,” mumok – Museum Moderner Kunst Wien, Austria

2012
- “Field Conditions,” SFMOMA – San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, United States
- “BA Kunstpreis,” Galerie3, Klagenfurt, Austria
- “Mit allen Mitteln,” HDA, Graz, Austria
- “BücherInnen,” Salon für Kunstbuch, Vienna, Austria

2011
- “Outstanding Artist Awards,” VAI, Dornbirn, Austria
- “Diplomas,” Akademie der bildenden Künste, Vienna, Austria

Teaching

2012 - 2013
- Senior Artist, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Austria

2011 - 2012
- Lecturer, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Austria

2008 – 2009
Teaching Assistant, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Austria

Awards & Scholarships

2014
- Artist in Residence, La Panacèe, Montpellier, France

2013
- Förderungspreis für Bildende Kunst, Federal State Carinthia, Austria
- Recognition Award / Walter Koschatzky Kunstpreis
- Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky Scholarship
- Artist in Residence, Citè des Arts Paris (Studiogrant: Federal State Carinthia, Austria)

2012
- Nominated / BA Kunstpreis

2011
- Nominated / Österreichischer Wasserpreis (with T.Tarnai and C.Tonko)

2010
- Outstanding Artist Award (with T.Tarnai and C.Tonko)
- Recognition Award / Outstanding Artist Awards
- Carl Appel Award

2010
- Emanuel und Sophie Fohn-Scholarship

Permanent Collections

- SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, United States
- MMKK Carinthian Museum of Modern Art, Austria

JURY

Sabeth Buchmann
Selva Gürdoğan
Friedemann Malsch
Simon Starling
Christoph Thun-Hohenstein

Maria von Hausswolff

Group XXXVIII, 2014
FINE ARTS

Born 1985 in Gothenburg, Sweden
Lives in Copenhagen, Denmark

Education

Cinematography, The National Film School of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
Art, Staatlische Hochschule fur Bildende Kunst, Städelschule, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Photography, Fotoskolan, Gamleby, Sweden

Solo Exhibitions

2013
- “EXTERIOR: DAY (My dipped finger),” MiArt fair, Milan, Italy

2012
- “The Study of a third Tone,” www.1280x650.com
- “Others Bed is Empty, Clarence Mews, London, United Kingdom

2010
- “Bot”, Art academy, Copenhagen, Denmark

2009
- “Waves,” Presseamt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Group Exhibitions

2013
- “TRACE THE SPARK,” British Film Institute, London, United Kingdom
- "Would You Ever Wright a Tract"(under the name E.E.), Autocenter, Berlin, Germany
- “INNER REALMS” (under the name E.E.), Galleri Rotor, Gothenburg, Sweden
- “OUR TIMES” (under the name E.E.), Mexico, Leeds, United Kingdom
- “I KnOw yoU,” IMMA, Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin, Ireland
- “The Forest,” performance, Gothenburg, Sweden

2012
- “Our Times,” book release and group exhibition, Copenhagen, Denmark
- “Celebration of John Cage 100 years,” curated by Bonniers, Drottningholms Slottsteater, Sweden

2011
- Performance, Exhibition Hall, Gothenburg, Sweden
- “Nature Servant,” Exhibition Hall, Kisa, Sweden

2010
- “Landings Project,” Vestfossen, Norway
- “Upstairs,” Presseamt, Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
- Poetry reading, Art Academy, Malmö, Sweden

2009
- Poetry reading, Eyesound Festival, Cork, Ireland

2008
- “Hausen” (publication) in “Home is the Place You Left,” curated by Elmgreen & Dragset, Trondheim Kunstmuseum, Trondheim, Norway

2007
- Photography, German Embassy, London, United Kingdom

2006
- “Rama,” Arbetets Museum, Norrköping, Sweden
- “Summer of Love,” Virserums Exhibition Hall, Sweden

Films

2014
- “Jag vill nå dig,” short film
Director: Victor Lindgren, Bautafilm, Umeå, Sweden
- “I remember when I die”, documentary short
(still in production), Director: Maria Bäck, Garage Film, Stockholm, Sweden

2013
- “SEVEN BOATS,” short film
Director: Hlynur Palmason,, Masterplan Pictures, New Danish Screen, Copenhagen, Denmark 2013
- “Sovekammer,” feature film
(still in production), 2. unit cinematographer, Director: Pernille Fischer Christensen, DOP: Laust Trier Mørk, Zentropa, Copenhagen, Denmark
- “Mother is God,” documentary short
Director: Maria Bäck, The National Film School of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
- “IN SPECULUM,” film installation
Director/Artist: Simon Starling, Simon Starling, Copenhagen, Denmark
- “A Painter,” short film
Director: Hlynur Palmason, The National Film School of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark

Publications

2010
- “Invisible,” Presseamts catalogue Uppstairs, Frankfurt Am Main, Germany

2009
- “Penetrating Light”, Mirage, San Francisco, United States

2008
- “Heaven/Hell,” Tromb tidskrift, Gothenburg, Sweden

2007
- “Between two windows”, Mirage, San Francisco, United States

Scholarships and Residency

2012
- Sandrews Stiftelse, Cinematography, Sweden

Awards

2013
- “A painter,“ Director: Hlynur Palmason, Best Danish Short Film, Odense Film Festival, Denmark

JURY

Sabeth Buchmann
Selva Gürdoğan
Friedemann Malsch
Simon Starling
Christoph Thun-Hohenstein

Björn Kämmerer

Group XXXVIII, 2014
FINE ARTS

Born 1977 in Stralsund, Germany
Lives in Vienna, Austria

Education

Art, Art University Linz, Austria
Art, Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna, Austria

Solo Exhibitions

2014
- “Björn Kämmerer,” WEINGRÜLL, Karlsruhe, Germany

2013
- “Björn Kämmerer,” mumok Kino, Vienna, Austria

2012
- “Björn Kämmerer,” LWZ Projekte, Vienna, Austria

2009
- Georg Kargl Fine Arts, Box, Vienna, Austria

2007
“Birgit Jürgenssen Award Exhibition,” Vienna, Austria

2006
- Demonstrationsraum, Vienna, Austria

Group Exhibitions, Screenings, Selections

2014
- 43. Int. Film Festival Rotterdam, Netherlands
- 27. Stuttgarter Filmwinter, Germany
- Indielisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- Vertical Cinema, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

2013
- Cinematic Scope, Georg Kargl Fine Arts, Vienna, Austria
- LIVE at the SCALA, the Messy Project Space, Bangkok, Thailand
- Hong Kong International Film Festival, Hong Kong, China
- Unpack Studio, IMAGES Festival, Toronto, Canada
- STRONG ENOUGH, Enclave Projects, London, United Kingdom
- Vertical Cinema, Kontraste Festival, Krems, Austria
- CINESSONNE, Les Cinoches, Ris-Orangis, France
- Kardinal Köning Kunstpreis, Kunstraum St. Virgl, Austria
- SCREENING ROOM, Temporary Gallery, Köln, Germany
- 22. DokumentART, Neubrandenburg, Germany
- DÉTOURNEMENT, Collectif Jeune CInéma, Paris, France

2012
- IMAGES, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada
- Found Footage, Palais des Beaux Artes Lille, France
- +Vienna, Daikanyama, Tokyo, Japan
- Public failures, Riesa-efau, Dresden, Germany

2011
- IMAGE FORUM, Yokohama Museum of ART, Japan
- TIE, Ross Media Art Center, Lincoln, United States
- 14. MEDIA ART BIENNALE WRO, Poland
- Split Film Festival, Split, Croatia
- EXIS, Cinematheque KOFA, Seoul, Korea
- IMPAKT, Utrecht, Netherlands
- MIRE, Inauguration, La Fabrique, Nantes, France
- THIS IS HAPPENING ll, Georg Kargl Fine Arts, Vienna, Austria
- EMAF, Osnabrück, Germany

2010
- 60.Berlinale I Forum Expanded, Germany
- 23. Stuttgarter Filmwinter, Germany
- The Merger - by following this 1 easy rule..., Chicago, United States
- CENTRE PHOTOGRAPHIQUE D’ILE-DE-FRANCE, Paris, France
- Diagonale, Graz, Austria
- Zacherlfabrik Jahresausstellung, Vienna, Austria
- IF YOU NEED SOMETHING, Bilbao ARTE Fundaziao, Bilbao, Spain
- Unstable Vacancy, Galerie Stadtpark, Krems, Austria

2009
- 38. Int. Film Festival Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Istanbul Int. Independent Film Festival, Turkey
- European Media Art Festival, Osnabrück, Germany
- Point of Intersection, Lentos Art Museum, Linz, Austria

2008
- scene missing, Georg Kargl Fine Arts, Vienna, Austria
- XIII Biennial of young artists from Europe and Mediterranean, Puglia, Italy
- Klassengesellschaft, Semperdepot, Vienna, Austria
- Cinema la enana marrón, Madrid, Spain
- scene missing, Galerie Thomas Schulte, Berlin, Germany
- Universal Cube, Leipzig, Germany
- 53. Cork Film Festival, Cork, Ireland
- Am Sprung, OK Center for Contemporary Art, Linz, Austria
- Aurora Media Art, Norwich, United Kingdom
- In Between, Genia Schreiber Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel

2007
- Curtas Vila do Conde Int. Film Festival, Portugal
- Festival de Cine Alemán, Madrid, Spain
- 36. Int. Film Festival Rotterdam, Netherlands
- 35. Festival Internatinonal Du Film De La Rochelle, France
- Indielisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- Media Art Friesland, Groningen, Netherlands
- Viennaartweek, Vienna, Austria
- +10 exhibition, Columbus Art Foundation, Ravensburg, Germany
- Viemaster 07, Boeketoren, Gent, Belgium
- L‘Alternativa, CCCB, Barcelona, Spain

JURY

Sabeth Buchmann
Selva Gürdoğan
Friedemann Malsch
Simon Starling
Christoph Thun-Hohenstein