Deutscher Werkbund

Deutscher Werkbund in Stuttgart, Germany is an association of artists, architects, designers, and industrialists promoting high-quality craftsmanship and industrial design

Deutscher Werkbund, founded in 1907, is a German association dedicated to improving the quality of design in architecture, industrial production, and crafts. The Stuttgart branch plays a significant role in fostering collaboration between designers and manufacturers to create functional and aesthetically pleasing products. The Werkbund was instrumental in shaping modernist design principles, emphasizing simplicity, functionality, and innovation. In Stuttgart, the association is known for its influence on the Bauhaus movement and its contributions to the Weissenhof Estate, a landmark housing exhibition showcasing modernist architecture. Deutscher Werkbund continues to advocate for design excellence, hosting exhibitions, lectures, and workshops to promote thoughtful and sustainable design practices.