A Place for Art, Design and Craft in Dialogue: Common Ground
A Place for Art, Design and Craft in Dialogue
COMMON GROUND
In the heart of Hamburg, within the quiet architecture of a former school of art, Common Ground is taking shape — a new space dedicated to the meeting of disciplines, materials and ideas.
It brings together a circle of creative practitioners who share a belief in the value of making, collaboration and thoughtful exchange.
Common Ground emerges from a simple premise: that creative practices — whether in design, art or craft — do not exist in isolation. They are connected by shared gestures of thought and process. The space is conceived as a working framework that allows these intersections to unfold naturally, through proximity and dialogue.
Among the founding members are Schneid Studio, known for its poetic approach to design and material; We are Studio Studio, a ceramic practice grounded in craftsmanship yet guided by a strong artistic and material-driven sensibility; and Studio Bott, a fashion and textile design studio working with weaving and structural experimentation.
Together, they form the initial core of a growing constellation of designers, artists and craftspeople who will inhabit and shape Common Ground.
Located in a historic building in central Hamburg, the space combines private studios with shared areas for work, reflection and presentation. Within its high ceilings and soft northern light, each room carries traces of its educational past — now transformed into a contemporary environment for research, material exploration and creative production.