GRIDSPECTIVES Dialogue Forum

GRIDSPECTIVES Dialogue Forum

The inaugural Gridspectives Dialogue Forum on the Aesthetics of the Energiewende delves into the intersection of grids and perspectives, challenging conventional viewpoints with fresh insights and bridging the gaps between politics, society, theory, and reality. This platform fosters the emergence of new paradigms and encourages spirited discussions by bringing together energy experts and cultural innovators in a safe environment conducive to unconventional debates. Leaders, social innovators, psychologists, media representatives, and politicians. Key speakers included Freddy Paul Grunert, philosopher and curator at Selph2, discussing the distinction between aesthetics and beauty; Antonella Battaglini, executive director, shedding light on power dynamics; Prof. Dr. Olaf Kühne, landscape expert at University Weihenstephan-Triesdorf, exploring perceptions of surroundings; Erik Bystrup & Henrik Skouboe, architects and designers at Bystrup, sharing their vision of design; Jacob Bilabel, founder, contemplating the beauty of energy; and Alexander Braun, pylon expert at EUROPOLES, discussing the feasibility of design concepts.

Held on April 22nd in Berlin, the forum focused on emerging, innovative pylon design, exploring questions such as:

  • What defines the beauty of power?
  • How do public perceptions of energy infrastructure evolve?
  • Why is there apprehension towards grid infrastructure?
  • How do designers approach grid design compared to engineers?
  • What international design options are currently under discussion?
  • Who should have authority over aesthetic decisions
  • The forum welcomed designers, architects, energy experts, cultural