Skip to main contentSkip to navigationSkip to footer
Logo of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Degree Programmes
Continuing Education
Research and Services
International
About FHNW
DeEn
Locations and ContactFHNW LibraryMedia Relations

      Logo of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
      • Degree Programmes
      • Continuing Education
      • Research and Services
      • International
      • About FHNW
      DeEn
      Locations and ContactFHNW LibraryMedia Relations
      Art...
      Research & Development Basel...
      Research Projects of the Institute...
      Commons of the Alps – An Open Archive for Handic...

      Commons of the Alps – An Open Archive for Handicraft, Tradition, and Innovation

      A Design-Commons is to be created for the Alpine region that digitally archives traditional and innovative craft knowledge. Unlike conventional archives, it will be open, freely accessible, and participatory. We are focusing on the period from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, with women receiving appropriate representation.

      Aims of the Research Project

      The primary goal of the project is to create a Design-Commons that protects craftsmanship, preserves design, and multiplies culturally and historically valuable practices through sharing. To this end, traditional crafts and innovative approaches based on old techniques are being researched and documented in the Alpine region. The investigation covers the canton of Graubünden, specifically four nature parks: Biosfera Val Müstair, Naturpark Beverin, Parco Val Calanca, and Parc Ela. In addition, the project seeks to provide a new perspective on commons research and thus make a significant contribution to design research.

      Scientific and Societal Context of the Research Project

      The project is situated in the field of design research and contributes to broadening the understanding of craftsmanship and design in the Alpine region. By documenting and disseminating craft traditions, cultural heritage is preserved and made accessible for future generations. At the same time, the project makes a contribution to women’s history in the Alpine region by offering them a dedicated platform and recognizing their historical role.

      Project data

      Project Leadership and Team
      Christine Schranz (Principal Investigator)
      Charleen Elberskirch
      Christine Beglinger
      Max Frischknecht
      Silvan Hahn

      Funding Institution
      Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)

      Project Duration
      October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2028

      Collaboration in research and services

      Art and Design
      Research Projects ICDP
      Christine Schranz

      Dr. Christine Schranz

      Leiterin Forschung ICDP

      Telephone

      +41 61 228 43 56 (undefined)

      E-mail

      christine.schranz@fhnw.ch

      Address

      Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst Basel FHNW Institute Contemporary Design Practices (ICDP) Freilager-Platz 1 Postfach CH-4002 Basel

      hgk_icdp_forschung_projekt

      Dreispitz Basel / Münchenstein

      Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst Basel FHNW

      Freilager-Platz 1

      4142 Münchenstein b. Basel

      Phone+41 61 228 44 00

      E-Mailinfo.hgk@fhnw.ch

      What we offer

      • Degree Programmes
      • Continuing Education
      • Research and Services

      About FHNW

      • Schools
      • Organisation
      • Management
      • Facts and Figures

      Information

      • Data Protection
      • Accessibility
      • Imprint

      Support & Intranet

      • IT Support
      • Login Inside-FHNW

      Member of: