How can we design inclusive and sustainable spaces and places?
I was pleased to participate in the Dutch Design Week for an event by Pakhuis de Zwijger and Eindhoven University of Technology to share my take on how we can design cities for all thanks to an Archtivist approach.
The event explored various perspectives on what types of strategies we can use to approach design for belonging and inclusive cities and places for all.
About the Event
“In 2021, Pakhuis de Zwijger launched the program Designing Cities for All, with the support of the Creative Industry Fund NL. This extensive two-year program focuses on the role of designers in shaping and creating cities for, by and with everyone.”
“Inspired by this programme, Pakhuis de Zwijger and the TU Eindhoven decided to team up. During the renowned Dutch Design Week, they will host a series of events based on the subject of designing for all. The week will be filled to the brim with inspiring talks and creative sessions.”
Discover more on the event here.
The event explored various perspectives on what types of strategies we can use to approach design for belonging and inclusive cities and places for all.
The speakers
Nyasha Harper-Michon: As a creative thinker and a purpose-driven architect, self-proclaimed ‘Archtivist’ and business developer, Nyasha Harper-Michon (Amsterdam) strives to lead by example, and empower and incite others to act for a resilient, sustainable, and circular future.
Sergio M. Figueiredo (Eindhoven) is an Assistant Professor at the Chair of Architectural History and Theory in the Department of the Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e).
Kornelia Dimitrova (Eindhoven) is an architect and social designer who founded the Studio Kornelia Dimitrova , a design and research practice specializing in future thinking and action for sustainable, inclusive, and healing environments.
Özlemnur Ataol (Maastricht) is an urban researcher specializing in participatory urban research. Her research analyzes how cities can benefit from participatory approaches for better inclusive and just development & management.
Igor Sladoljev (Amsterdam) is an architect and urbanist working in practice and research. Comfortable in mediums ranging from digital animation and filmmaking to traditional, ie, drawings and text, he crafts narratives and offers fresh perspectives on contemporary spatial practice.