Medley Foundation gGmbH i.L.makes communal spaces for collective and individual thriving.
Gathering places can be a vector not just for cultural- and knowledge-exchange, but for wonder, togetherness, and a sense of belonging. We see a future for mixed-use community places that can be beautiful, accessible, mutually cared for, and socially cohesive.
Since opening in August 2022, we’ve served as an event and exhibition space for local and international communities, and a devoted space for a 10-week residency.
In addition to operating our space, we're exploring the following:
Our core team consists of artists, academics, project managers, game designers, engineers, and storytellers who’ve worked across 6 continents and founded multiple companies and organisations. We have a diverse and robust network of international collaborators in the fields of culture, art, education, technology, sustainability, and community building.
Engineer, urban planner.
Formerly Sidewalk Labs @ Google.
Anthropologist, academic, community-builder of festivals and playful spaces.
Formerly University of Athens.
Technologist, serial founder.
Formerly Spacious (sold to WeWork)
When we share space, we aspire to do so with the following spirit. Whether resident, Medley employee, friend of a friend, or event host, we gather with:
Curiosity
We are curious about the world, one another, and ourselves. Curiosity is both a desire to understand and an active practice of openness to the unexpected.
Playfulness
We entertain ideas, experiences, and social tensions with a playful attitude.
Mutuality
We’re considerate of how parts and wholes interrelate. We take responsibility both for our individuality and our commonality.
Hospitality
We cultivate ‘host energy’ — the knack for sensing and caring for group needs. We notice an empty water glass at the table and fill it, we invite a person who’s been quietly waiting for space to participate in conversation. We make people feel at home.
