DFZ COLOUR CONNECTIONS - ONLINE EVENT
The Culture of Colour

You are warmly invited to join the German Colour Association, Deutsches Farbenzentrum e.V. (DFZ), for an online talk on International Colour Day, Friday, 21 March 2024.
Prof. Esther Hagenlocher, Head of Department of Interior Architecture, College of Design, University of Oregon, USA, and our curator for colour and architecture, and Austrian master builder Cornelia Faißt, will give a lecture entitled ‘Color Spaces for All’ and ‘Learning from the Global South’.

ESTHER HAGENLOCHER, professor at the University of Oregon, USA, since 2004; joint appointment in the Department of Architecture and the Department of Interior Architecture. Specialising in design and interior design, material and colour. The research project involves the scientific exploration of the artistic work of Fritz Seitz (1926-2017), including the preservation of his work, research, project collaboration and exhibitions with a focus on colour.

COLOR SPACES FOR ALL
An Approach to Indigenous Color in University Settings
Amidst the ongoing societal reconstruction for social justice and diversity, our research project focuses on establishing ‘spaces of identification’ for an environment that reflects and respects the Pacific Northwest heritage and its cultural and ethnic diversity for shared ethnicities and backgrounds. This transformative potential is inspiring and crucial for every institution educating young people, offering a more inclusive and diverse future.
Our ongoing project is dedicated to unveiling the practical benefits of Color's role. By understanding and leveraging the power of our Color heritage and how it relates to our cultural identity, we aim to foster a more supportive and inclusive environment. This understanding can lead to practical applications such as designing spaces conducive to learning and promoting diversity. These benefits are theoretical possibilities and solutions that can pave the way for a healthier future for all, instilling confidence in our approach.

CORNELIA FAISST — Master Builder, Architect, and Curator — Cornelia Faißt works at the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and social impact. Specialising in earth construction and participatory design, she develops projects that empower communities and promote ecological building practices.
She is a core member of the earth HUB at the Liechtenstein School of Architecture and ERDEN IMPACT, a social enterprise (in formation) dedicated to advancing sustainable earth-building in the Global South. She also leads the Pro Bono Module at the University of Liechtenstein, where students engage in social and ecological initiatives to contribute to society.
With experience spanning Austria, Liechtenstein, the United States, Tanzania, China, and beyond, she integrates research, design, and hands-on expertise to drive innovation in sustainable and socially responsible architecture.

LEARNING FROM THE GLOBAL SOUTH
In her talk, Cornelia Faisst shares insights from her work with the Maasai Women Master Builders from Ololosokwan, Tanzania, and discusses the launch of ERDEN IMPACT, a social enterprise (in formation together with rammed earth expert Martin Rauch) dedicated to sustainable earth-building. She highlights the challenges and opportunities of community-driven construction and presents ERDEN IMPACT's first projects in Ghana, Cameroon, Malawi, and Kenya. Through these experiences, she explores how traditional knowledge, and innovative approaches can drive sustainable and socially responsible architecture.

The presentation will start at 8pm (CET) and will be held in English to reflect the internationality of the audience.
The time frame is around 20 to 30 minutes per speaker, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.