Based on the archives of the radical feminist architecture cooperative Matrix from the 1980s, this exhibition questions the inclusiveness of our buildings and shared spaces. The work of Matrix explored the relationship between community and the built environment, tracing the impacts of feminist theory and critique on architecture and urban design.

Resonating with the practices documented in the Matrix archives, the project explores the act of construction as an integral part of the design process. Standard elements from the construction world, such as fences, tools, pedestals, and trellises, are reinterpreted, transforming the exhibition space into a site for collective actions.

The exhibition has been produced in collaboration with curators Tiago P. Borges, Teresa Cheung, and Silvia Groaz, the Archizoom team, the Trojans collective, and the DRAG teaching unit (UE). We extend our heartfelt thanks to Marti, C. Pousaz, and the city of Lausanne for their generous contributions.