This session will explore visual, sensory, and experiential elements that define club culture, from the iconic architectural designs of past decades to contemporary trends shaping the nightlife experience. The panellists will share insights from their work and research, highlighting how aesthetics contribute to the identity, community, and the overall atmosphere of a club.

English Culture / Community Urban Development

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  Laura Winkler she/her

  VIENNA DESIGN WEEK Austria

  Laura Sophie Winkler is a creative expert in the fields of communication, project management, styling and editing. She has been at VIENNA DESIGN WEEK since 2018, working as Head of Communication since 2024. In addition to managing the …

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  Brigitte Felderer she/her

  University of Applied Arts Austria

  Brigitte Felderer, curator, head of department “Social Design-Arts as Urban Innovation” at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Her projects focus on themes within the field of cultural history and technology and have been shown …

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  Catharine Rossi she/her

  University for the Creative Arts United Kingdom

  Dr Catharine Rossi is Professor of Architecture at the University for the Creative Arts Canterbury, where she leads research in the School for Architecture and Design. A design historian specialising in 20th and 21st century design, her …

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  Magdalena Augustin she/her

  Flucc/ SKuOR TU Wien/ Gassen aus Zucker Austria

  ENG Magdalena Augustin aka Lenia has been active in Club Culture since 2013 - as a DJ, event organizer (with the viennese collective “Gassen aus Zucker”), booker, researcher and university lecturer. Collecting experiences and …

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  Maggie Needham she/her

  Smith College United States

  Maggie Needham is a final-year undergraduate student at Smith College in Massachusetts studying music and computer science. She is interested in the intersection of feminist thought, technology studies, queer theory, and music analysis. …

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