spaceforfuture

Spaceforfuture is an independent organisation based in Berlin, Germany, dedicated to research, communication, and connecting stakeholders around issues of the built environment and spatial policy. Established in 2022, Spaceforfuture has roots in the ongoing European debate about affordable and just housing, aiming to provide nuanced perspectives that go beyond mainstream narratives. The core team includes Julius Grambow, Angelika Hinterbrandner, Rebekka Hirschberg, Jonas Illigmann, Martin Röck, and Jomo Ruderer. They collaborate across multiple locations in Europe, but Berlin remains a focal point for their work. Rather than focusing on generic advocacy, Spaceforfuture dives into the intersections between housing, climate, culture, and equality. One of their prominent projects is “House it going? We need to talk,” which highlights the under-recognised intertwining crises in housing, climate, and democracy. Their activities include workshops, talks, and event participation—such as their involvement in the “Understanding City Growth” program in Belgrade in 2023. Spaceforfuture’s primary audience is both civil society and policymakers, offering detailed analysis on housing policy, spatial justice, and the broader systemic issues affecting the way space is used and governed in urban contexts. Their work is framed by a commitment to making access to housing more equitable, sustainable, and culturally considered, engaging with complex topics like “baukultur” and the impacts of the climate crisis on urban life.