{"id":4598,"date":"2026-06-01T13:15:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/good-practice\/modular-stage-zero\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T08:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:01:12","slug":"modular-stage-zero","status":"publish","type":"goodpractice-projekt","link":"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/en\/good-practice\/modular-stage-zero\/","title":{"rendered":"Modular Stage Zero"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vimeo-embed-placeholder\" data-vimeo-id=\"1197775652\">\n                    <div class=\"vimeo-embed-placeholder-content\">\n                        <p>To play this video, you must agree to the use of Vimeo cookies.<\/p>\n                        <button class=\"cookies-consent-settings-button cookies-consent-button\" aria-label=\"Manage cookie settings for the Vimeo video 1197775652\">Manage Settings<\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Potential Impacts \u2013 What Makes This Project an Example of Good Practice?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On April 15, 2026, the potential impacts of <em>Modular Stage Zero<\/em> were analyzed using the Map\/ing Sustainability method by an interdisciplinary group consisting of geographers, designers, sociologists, communication and economics scholars, as well as representatives from commerce and industry. Lukas Vaupel, who oversees the project on behalf of Wuppertaler B\u00fchnen, presented the <em>Modular Stage Zero<\/em> project and participated in the discussion. <\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"gp-diagramm-block_42b292658d04a1d873c2ef99c3cf1944\" class=\"block-gp-diagramm\" style=\"container-type: inline-size;\">\n    <div class=\"gp-diagramm-grid\">\n        <figure class=\"gp-diagramm-content-figure\">\n            <div class=\"gp-diagramm-content\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/themes\/transformnrw-theme\/graphics\/Mapping-Sustainability_Grafik_250923.webp\" alt=\"Graphical model of the &quot;Map\/ing Sustainability&quot; method featuring concentric circles and selected SDG icons. It illustrates the Map\/ing Sustainability analytical approach, which visualizes potential sustainability impacts using the interconnected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The concentric circles represent the causal chains of impact resulting from a good practice project: Input, Activities, Outputs, Outcomes, and Impacts. The diagram relies on the Wuppertal Institute&#039;s three-tier model as a framework: individual SDGs are mapped to these tiers, highlighting that sustainability impacts are not viewed in isolation, but through their interdependencies across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. The graphic serves as a reference model for the collaborative analysis of products, business models, infrastructures, performances, or works of art.\" style=\"width:100%; height:100%;\" \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/themes\/transformnrw-theme\/graphics\/Mapping-Sustainability_Grafik_250923_EN.svg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width:100%; height:100%;\" \/>\n                <div class=\"gp-diagramm-slideshow\" style=\"position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; pointer-events:none;\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gp-slide\"\n                                src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Modular-Stage-Zero-1-1.svg\"\n                                alt=\"\"\n                                style=\"position:absolute; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; display:block;\" \/>\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gp-slide\"\n                                src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Modular-Stage-Zero-2-1.svg\"\n                                alt=\"\"\n                                style=\"position:absolute; 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Bottom: natural resources; middle: provisioning systems; top: well-being. The levels are connected by double arrows; within each level, the corresponding icons of selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are shown.\">\n                <a class=\"gp-diagramm-mini-fullscreen-button\" href=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/en\/sdg-model\/?id=4598\" aria-label=\"Open in the SDG model\"><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <figcaption class=\"gp-figcaption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/en\/sdg-model\/?id=4598\">SDG Model<\/a>: Categorization of the identified sustainability goals into three levels: Natural Resources, Provisioning Systems, and Well-being            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Well-being<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system on which Modular Stage Zero is based is not fundamentally new. Rather, the aim is to further develop existing approaches\u2014through an in-depth examination of the processes involved in modular systems and the materials used. The insights and experiences gained in this process are to be systematically shared. Against this backdrop, the discussion group identified the project\u2019s central contribution primarily in the area of knowledge and education (SDG 4). Effective networks for knowledge transfer\u2014within the organization, between institutions, and internationally\u2014are crucial in this regard. These networks must be utilized more effectively, expanded, or newly established.     <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a broader sense, the modular construction of stage sets could also change the audience\u2019s viewing habits and expectations. Through interaction with set designers, audience members not only learn to appreciate the craftsmanship involved but also become more aware of the sustainable aspects of modular constructions. This can give rise to a form of informal education\u2014as a lively exchange between craftspeople and the audience. At the same time, the limited possibilities of modular systems set a natural limit on the \u201chigher, faster, further\u201d trend, as well as on ever-larger and more opulent stage sets, which have become particularly established in opera over the past few decades. This limitation could give rise to a distinctive style: set designs based on the same system share certain design characteristics. In the long term, this could even lead to the emergence of a distinct \u201cWuppertal aesthetic.\u201d     <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provisioning Systems<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the discussion, <em>Modular Stage Zero<\/em> was described as an \u201cexnovation\u201d because it is based on a system that has \u201cactually been the standard in Germany for 40 years\u201d (SDG 9). Instead of developing new parts for every production run, the focus is on \u201cmaking standard parts the foundation again\u201d and continuously improving their practical application. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This requires a thorough examination of our own production methods and processes\u2014from the conception of an opera or play all the way to the premiere\u2014including close collaboration with set designers. This gives rise to long-term production models that are adapted to the specific conditions and infrastructure of the Wuppertaler B\u00fchnen as a local \u201cniche.\u201d Such an approach, which consistently adapts local production and consumption systems to existing circumstances, can also be applied to other areas (SDG 12). A prerequisite for this is increased networking at various levels\u2014in particular through the knowledge transfer already highlighted (SDG 17).  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussion also addressed the extent to which a less opulent aesthetic in stage design\u2014originating in high culture\u2014could influence consumer culture and lead to more frugal practices among audiences (SDG 12).<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural Resources<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reuse of standard elements reduces both material and transportation costs, thereby leading to savings in resources and emissions (SDGs 13, 15). Materiality and how it is handled are relevant factors that can be directly influenced. Developing the relevant skills is considered essential for sustainability and resilience. The artistic exploration of materiality makes this space for solutions tangible.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though the quantitative savings remain modest compared to the audience\u2019s mobility, the associated practices lay the groundwork for attitudes and ethics regarding the use and appreciation of Natural Resources.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3689\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cinderella_Modulares-Baukastensystemc-Bjoern-Hickmann-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Several actors perform a scene on a theater stage in front of a multi-part set featuring platforms and movable stage elements.\" class=\"wp-image-3689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cinderella_Modulares-Baukastensystemc-Bjoern-Hickmann-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cinderella_Modulares-Baukastensystemc-Bjoern-Hickmann-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cinderella_Modulares-Baukastensystemc-Bjoern-Hickmann-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cinderella_Modulares-Baukastensystemc-Bjoern-Hickmann-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cinderella_Modulares-Baukastensystemc-Bjoern-Hickmann-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Bj\u00f6rn Hickmann<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Potential Impacts \u2013 What Makes This Project an Example of Good Practice? 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