Van Bo Le-Mentzel truly knocks it out of the park with his Bauhaus bus.
It has become apparent that the architectural movement -- most active during the years of the Bauhaus school between 1919 and 1933, has found its way into the mainstream. Many in the industry are harnessing the artistic elements of the style in their works, reviving the movement in the context of the modern day.
Van Bo Le-Mentzel's Bauhaus bus is modeled after an iconic and relevant school building in Dessau. The interior is described as "apartment-like" with enough room to host small-scale exhibitions, as well as workshops. Aptly called 'Wohnmaschine,' the vehicle has a schedule in four cities for the duration of 2019. The purpose behind the touring 'school' is "to 'unlearn' the influential school's Eurocentric attitudes."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Bauhaus-inspired Architecture
- There is an opportunity to create modern buildings inspired by the iconic Bauhaus school of design.
- Mobile Exhibition Spaces
- The success of the Bauhaus bus highlights the potential for mobile exhibition spaces that can showcase art and design in unconventional settings.
- Traveling Workshops
- The Wohnmaschine's ability to host workshops and events while on the move presents a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs in the education industry.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Architects can innovate by incorporating Bauhaus design elements into their projects to create functional yet aesthetically pleasing structures.
- Art and Design Exhibitions
- Event organizers can take inspiration from the Bauhaus bus and create mobile exhibition spaces that can showcase art and design in unexpected settings.
- Education
- Entrepreneurs in the education industry can create customized, traveling workshops that can teach various skills to interested individuals or groups.
