This Design (and) Fiction teaching unit is managed by the Ecole supérieure d'art et de design TALM-Angers and the École de Design Nantes Atlantique. It allows rich and varied interdisciplinary crossovers with the different approaches to design and the processes from publishing to industrialization, through different business components (scenography, graphics, space, interactivity, product, transport, etc.).
Initiated from LIFEARCPROM (a EU program under the coordination of Callisto, an environmental NGO) BEAR ARTS created an educational art-platform; 4 National Parks in Greece and Italy, 2 NGOs and 2 Universities have cooperated to solve a crucial problem: rescue bear from extinction. BEAR ARTS created visual works that have been realized from fart students and faculty of the School of Fine Art, Florina. Experiential activities, various art-forms became the tools to support human/bear co-existence
The multifunctional Interpretation center "Civitas Sacra", opened in May 2019, is based on the transformation of the Cathedral of St. Jakov from a partially accessible UNESCO World Heritage site to a highly attractive cultural and tourist attraction available to the general public and local community - all in the service of improving the economic (tourist) development of the city of Sibenik, implementing the principles of sustainability, inclusion and high aesthetics.
lIn Bulgaria, boroughs outside city centres lack public space. But with small interventions, empty lots can become thriving social hubs. Adding seating and basic amenities can open them up for people, while a collective design process fosters community.
We propose to scale up this placemaking process by streamlining it and putting it on wheels. We will equip a truck and travel across the country to seed public space. Let’s get the engines running so any neighbourhood can enjoy culture and play.
What would a library look and feel like if it was created together with your neighbors? The library could be a place where you engage in meaningful activities with your community. Through the process of creating the library, you can participate in the circular economy, heal the surrounding natural environment and learn sustainability in practice. Everyone is encouraged to join the library, which is constantly evolving and coordinated by your neighbors. Expert guidance and funding are provided.
Condominio Genovesio” (CONDE) is a Multi-Family House (MFH) belonging to “ENERGHEIA” initiative, an endeavor aiming at retrofitting 100 MFHs by 2023 for an estimated investment worth 100 Million euros. ENERGHEIA is led by Acea Pinerolese Energia (APE), an energy utility, and Tecnozenith (an ESCO and construction company), with the scientific coordination by the Energy Center of the Politecnico di Torino. CONDE represents a replication capability for other 99 MFH in 2021/2023.
The Distillery’s architectural strategy was designed as a cultural venue to inspire creative confrontation, support innovative ideas and accommodate outstanding events.
Originally a distillate factory, then non-functioning for many decades, the historical building is now being given new life and fresh identity while keeping its story alive.
Within the context of a post-industrial city The Distillery is a representative example of how a vacant property can become a vibrant location in the city.
The Sustainable Greek School program tries to activate mechanisms for the transformation of the school into a sustainable one. The holistic approach of the school as an organization is adopted so that the teachers are encouraged to gradually get involved in the transformation processes of their school and to follow the course of the changes brought about by the sustainability of the school.
12 years ago architects Rene and Kristina started an initiative for treating the city with acupuncture, in the belief that urban space can be successfully regenerated with small interventions placed on the right spots. This resulted in numerous realizations like bicycles that illuminate the riverbank, a playground in the middle of an illegal parking lot, living room in an elementary school... Their lively experience has inspired institutional and NGO activities, locally and internationally.
What would a library look and feel like if it was created together with your neighbors? The library could be a place where you engage in meaningful activities with your community. Through the process of creating the library, you can participate in the circular economy, heal the surrounding natural environment and learn sustainability in practice. Everyone is encouraged to join the library, which is constantly evolving and coordinated by your neighbors. Expert guidance and funding are provided.
