50/50 – The Public Space as a Landscape of Possibilities

„50/50“ explores the potential of public space through temporary spatial installations, accompanied by a series of drawings and photographs.

The project originates from the idea of public objects as shared points of encounter for skateboarders and pedestrians, aiming to inspire new perspectives and discussions. It focuses on public space in relation to skateboarding, questioning its accessibility and usability.

The installations—full-scale cardboard models—serve as metaphorical representations of alternative spatial concepts. Due to the nature of the material, these structures are not physically functional, symbolizing the restrictive reality of many public spaces, which often limit active engagement, especially for skateboarders and other users.

Through drawings, photographs, and installations, the project seeks to visualize both existing and imagined public spaces as landscapes of possibilities.

This project was realized during the Winter semester 2015/2016 as part of the course „Knockdown“ supervised by Max Mustermann and Max Mustermann.