At its core, arch & krach is a study of duality—both in name and in essence. “arch” represents architecture in its structured, scientific, and spatial form, while “krach” evokes the intuitive energy of artistic expression: the noise, the art, the disruptive elements of creativity. Together, they mirror the intersection where architecture meets other disciplines — whether photography, writing, art, or cultural critique.
In arch & krach, this interplay of influences becomes a source of inspiration, where projects from different spheres collide, merge, and expand. Architecture doesn’t evolve in a vacuum; it is shaped by a multitude of creative forces that challenge and enrich it. This collection explores how artistic improvisation and intellectual rigor can coexist, imitate, and inspire one another. Here, originality becomes fluid, as ideas build upon shared knowledge and invite reinterpretation. By weaving together “arch” and “krach,” the tangible is connected with the conceptual, the structured with the spontaneous, the built with the imagined.
The authors and contributors play an essential role in shaping arch & krach, transforming it into a living archive from a wide range of unique sources. But this collection is also designed for personal adaptation — you can expand, customize, and make it your own. Pictures, scans, texts, drawings — anything can be added to reflect your very own perspective. At the same time, arch & krach will continue to grow through future project additions, creating a dynamic interplay between a personal collection and collective development. This way, arch & krach remains not only a shared platform for exchanging ideas but also a space where ideas can grow and evolve over time, offering a constantly changing, personalized source of inspiration for those who engage with it.
For this issue, the editors sought to complement the visual and graphic contributions by weaving in written texts — ideas, reflections, and observations that find their most profound expression through the medium of writing. These contributions enrich the predominantly student-driven authorship of the magazine with perspectives rooted in teaching, professional practice, and thoughtful reflection from a broader distance.