Call for Entries: City Move Interdesign 2009
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Deadline: 31 July 2008
In the northern part of Sweden the mining industry continues to expand and, in certain areas, the ground is crumbling under entire cities. This poses enormous challenges to the survival of such communities and may force their residents to relocate - leaving behind their homes, workplaces, public spaces and local attractions. Is it possible to relocate whilst safeguarding and transferring parts of, or entire societies? How can this be done effectively? This is the challenge set for the City Move Interdesign. The project will look at socially responsible design methods to create new spaces for people. Key dates
Timeline to submit applications: April 21 - July 31 2008
City Move Interdesign workshop: March 22 - April 4 2009
For generations, people all over the world have had to relocate from their homes for a number of social and environmental issues. The effects of these displacements have often hugely impacted the development of these same societies over time. Even today, groups and entire communities are still being relocated due to the alarming effects of climate change, natural disasters, water regulations and political unrest.
Local importance. Global relevance.
The City Move Interdesign presents a unique working environment for participants as it provides an inspiring and profound opportunity where creative solutions for a serious problem can be developed. Through innovative research and collaborative work, participants can expect to share professional experience in an attempt to present proposals that will be adapted to the physical and cultural needs of the inhabitants.
For the participating designer, the City Move project is a multi-disciplinary event to transfer, as well as expand professional expertise. The results and documentation from the workshop will become a part of a knowledge bank showing how the process could be used in Sweden but also how it can be adapted and implemented in similar areas around the world. Taking part in the City Move Interdesign 2009
During the two-week Interdesign workshop, participants will contribute to a challenging yet fun experience that will provide professionals with the opportunity to explore new concepts, as well as network with new people from all over the world in a creative atmosphere. The workshop will take place in Gellivare, Sweden, north of the polar circle and will consist of field trips, workshops, presentations, as well as social activities such as skiing and dogsled rides! Participation to the workshop is limited to approximately 35 people. Applications will be reviewed and only those individuals selected will be invited to participate. Ideal participants should have an interest in building social structures and the development of societies.
Primary participants for the workshop would include:
Architects
Industrial designers
Landscape architects
Social scientists
City planners
Engineers
Environmental specialists
Artists
Psychologists
Others
Deadline: 31 July 2008
In the northern part of Sweden the mining industry continues to expand and, in certain areas, the ground is crumbling under entire cities. This poses enormous challenges to the survival of such communities and may force their residents to relocate - leaving behind their homes, workplaces, public spaces and local attractions. Is it possible to relocate whilst safeguarding and transferring parts of, or entire societies? How can this be done effectively? This is the challenge set for the City Move Interdesign. The project will look at socially responsible design methods to create new spaces for people. Key dates
Timeline to submit applications: April 21 - July 31 2008
City Move Interdesign workshop: March 22 - April 4 2009
For generations, people all over the world have had to relocate from their homes for a number of social and environmental issues. The effects of these displacements have often hugely impacted the development of these same societies over time. Even today, groups and entire communities are still being relocated due to the alarming effects of climate change, natural disasters, water regulations and political unrest.
Local importance. Global relevance.
The City Move Interdesign presents a unique working environment for participants as it provides an inspiring and profound opportunity where creative solutions for a serious problem can be developed. Through innovative research and collaborative work, participants can expect to share professional experience in an attempt to present proposals that will be adapted to the physical and cultural needs of the inhabitants.
For the participating designer, the City Move project is a multi-disciplinary event to transfer, as well as expand professional expertise. The results and documentation from the workshop will become a part of a knowledge bank showing how the process could be used in Sweden but also how it can be adapted and implemented in similar areas around the world. Taking part in the City Move Interdesign 2009
During the two-week Interdesign workshop, participants will contribute to a challenging yet fun experience that will provide professionals with the opportunity to explore new concepts, as well as network with new people from all over the world in a creative atmosphere. The workshop will take place in Gellivare, Sweden, north of the polar circle and will consist of field trips, workshops, presentations, as well as social activities such as skiing and dogsled rides! Participation to the workshop is limited to approximately 35 people. Applications will be reviewed and only those individuals selected will be invited to participate. Ideal participants should have an interest in building social structures and the development of societies.
Primary participants for the workshop would include:
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