Die Tiefe der Fläche

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Published in conjunction with a solo exhibition, this recent publication on the work of the renowned Austrian-German architecture practice Riegler Riewe offers an insightful exploration of their spatial imagination. It showcases 16 significant projects in two distinct yet visually harmonious formats. The first part features full-page illustrations that depict architectural space through a captivating visual estrangement—void spaces are left unprinted, while the architectural elements are rendered in a subtle shade of purple-beige, the book's sole color. The surrounding paper, printed in the same hue, creates an effect reminiscent of archaeological excavations, inviting readers to perceive Riegler Riewe's work in a novel way. This manipulation encourages imagination about the unknown, suggesting various potential functions for these ambiguous spaces. The second part of the book presents detailed documentation of the projects through customary line drawings, shown to scale and accompanied by precise captions outlining their spatial programs. A critical essay by Andreas Ruby bridges the two sections, introducing readers to the architectural implications of Riegler Riewe’s unique conceptual approach.