LivingRoom at the ZKM – When Spaces Tell Stories

LivingRoom at the ZKM – When Spaces Tell Stories

At the intersection of art, technology, and the world of work

Art transforms, technology evolves – and the office? It too is no longer what it once was. LivingRoom is where these dynamics converge: media art being restored and recontextualised, and a workspace that does more than merely function – it inspires.
Designed as an integral part of the exhibition, LivingRoom tells the story of an office that listens, that thinks along – that invites human connection. And it makes perfect sense: if art is never truly finished, why should the office be?

Design as dialogue – with products that let spaces speak

LivingRoom is no conventional setting. It’s not a mere alignment of desks and lounge furniture. It’s an invitation – to pause, to reflect, to think forward. A space open to conversation – between visitors, between ideas, between disciplines. 
Its vibrancy is also owed to the carefully selected Sedus products featured within – each piece designed with openness, flexibility, and community in mind:

  • se:living infuses the space with a lounge-like atmosphere, without compromising on functionality.
  • se:lab meet desk, se:lab hopper, and se:lab pin & write transform surfaces into dynamic zones for collaboration and creativity.
  • With the se:lab mobile planter, a touch of nature enters the room.
  • se:dot and se:tea create space for relaxed conversation and spontaneous breaks.
  • se:spot and se:mood combine comfort with posture – in every sense of the word.
  • The se:lab fabric wall gives structure to the space without closing it off.
  • And the se:living side table proves that great design often lies in the details. 

Paired with feco’s architectural signature, the result is an environment that embodies a clear message: design can be a statement. And spaces can tell stories – or at the very least, carry them forward.

The working world as part of a collective narrative

“The Story That Never Ends” – the title of the exhibition sounds almost like a promise. LivingRoom embraces this very idea. What’s being created here is not a static installation, but a growing space for discourse. Visitors are invited to contribute, to leave their thoughts, to become part of a shared narrative that is continually writing new chapters. Because the future of work is not born from PowerPoint slides – but from real encounters. And that is precisely what LivingRoom is made for. 

LivingRoom in the exhibition “The Story That Never Ends. The Collection of the ZKM.” 

ZKM | Karlsruhe 
April 5, 2025 – September 20, 2026 
Wed–Fri 10 am–6 pm | Sat–Sun 11 am–6 pm 

Many thanks to feco for this joint collaboration. You can find out more about feco or read about it here.

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