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OUR TEAM

Sebastian Hicks, Nipun Prabhakar, and Stefan Breuer are the co-founders of OPEN FORM. Their combined expertise spans across continents and disciplines, with a focus on indigenous justice, social justice practices, and socio-spatial movements.

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Architect, UK/Argentina

Sebastian Hicks

Sebastian Hicks's architectural explorations revolve around the concept of "performative urbanism" and the co-creation of public space, exemplified by projects like the "Chapel of Many" and "Coforum." His work often utilizes transformable structures, like walls made of chairs, where the participation of individuals directly shapes the physical and symbolic nature of the space. Hicks investigates how architectural objects can act as tools for reconciliation, dialogue, and fostering inclusivity, often engaging with intergenerational learning and collaborative building processes that bridge traditional craft with modern techniques

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Journalist, Architect, UK/India

Nipun Prabhakar

Nipun Prabhakar's architectural investigations are deeply rooted in a commitment to community-driven processes, traditional wisdom, and radical resourcefulness. His work, particularly through the Dhammada Collective, focuses on designing spaces that are both functional and culturally resonant, often involving extensive documentation of indigenous communities and collaboration with local artisans. He champions an aesthetic that celebrates local and reused materials, striving to create resilient and adaptable environments through material circularity, such as salvaging construction debris. Prabhakar's approach prioritizes enabling communities to shape their own environments, challenging conventional, top-down design paradigms.

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Researcher, Austria

Stefan Breuer

Stefan has been involved in the realization of dozens of exhibitions both domestically and internationally, taking on various roles such as setup, technical coordination, curating, exhibition architecture, and conceptualization.

Stefan's research encompasses topics like Life Cycle Assessment and the further development of existing qualities, which refers to both built structures and social systems. The logical consequence of this is to encourage engagement with the societal and legal frameworks governing spatial production. For example, the results of a research project for the state of Carinthia were incorporated into a guideline for the housing subsidy law. 

OPEN FORM is built on the values of collaboration, diversity, and sustainability. We believe in the power of a diverse ecology to address social and environmental challenges effectively.

Our commitment lies in supporting initiatives that contribute positively to social and environmental causes. We aim to create a lasting impact through our work.

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Our Journey

Established in 2024, OPEN FORM was founded with the mission to foster an open collaborative network that promotes an International Knowledge Exchange framework. Over the years, we have worked towards creating innovative solutions for pressing social and environmental challenges.

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