Visionary architectural concepts, whether utopian or dystopian, often emerge in response to crises and global events – a phenomenon that feels particularly relevant in light of today’s societal challenges. The exhibition begins with early 20th-century projects by figures such as Paul Scheerbart (1863-1915) and Bruno Taut (1880-1938), who incorporated elements of nature and the cosmos into their architectural designs. The work of Richard Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983), such as his mobile dome structures and his advocacy of responsible resource management, bridges the post-war period.  

Radical architectural visions flourished in the progress-driven optimism of the 1960s and 1970s, when milestones such as the moon landing and the oil crisis shaped the zeitgeist. The Italian ‘Architettura Radicale’ movement produced both utopian and dystopian lifestyle concepts. Playful and ironic contributions by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007), Haus-Rucker-Co and Coop Himmelb(l)au stand alongside projects by Superstudio and designs by Raimund Abraham (1933-2010), in which cosmic fantasies merge with archaic building forms. The exhibition also features Leonardo Mosso (1926-2020), whose work synthesises cybernetic principles into a minimalist formal language.  

Contemporary contributions include artistic reflections by duos Hristina Ivanoska & Yane Calovski and WIRKUSPRIES, examining the architectural legacies of Iskra Grabul (1936–2008) and Helena Syrkus (1900–1982), respectively.  The exhibition is complemented by various events, including discussions on female architects of the 20th century, whose contributions have often been overlooked in the male-dominated narrative of art and cultural history.