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Article: Explore how Design Thinking principles can be incorporated to create spaces that foster innovation. “Spaces come to life and have meaning through their occupants and when they are in use. So, to a certain extent, every building is different and the designer needs to understand both the collective culture of the building’s occupants and what they want to achieve in order to make successful spaces that foster a particular type of response.” - Jonathan Ray https://lnkd.in/dNg5RmBk

Excited to share my new edX Verified Certificate for "Rethink the City: New Approaches to Global and Local Urban Challenges", an Architecture and Urban Planning course by TU Delft. This programme explored critical issues in the Global South, focusing on Spatial Justice, innovative Housing Provision, and Sustainable Urban Transitions. We critically examined applying the 'just city' framework to areas with extreme inequality, evaluated community-led housing initiatives, and discussed balancing environmental sustainability with social justice. The course provided valuable analytical tools and fresh perspectives on urban environments in developing countries, blending architectural and planning approaches. These insights have been also instrumental in my Master's thesis on Spatial Justice in Latin America, enhancing my understanding of the region's complex challenges. #UrbanPlanning #Architecture #SpatialJustice #Housing #SustainableUrbanTransitions #GlobalSouth #ContinuingEducation

Last year we had the chance to hand in a design proposal for a new school in Barcelona with Pau Vidal-Estudio de Arquitectura. The Gaia School represents one of the new public pedagogical initiatives in the city of Barcelona that embraces a systemic and non-directive approach. The vision that was presented translates into an open, dynamic, flexible, and transformative school environment, where boundaries dissolve, and spaces offer a range of potential uses. Its placement within Glòries Park aligns with the notion that the school is an integral part of a larger system, contributing to the city and benefiting from its surroundings. A lightweight and delicate construction is introduced within the original structures to accommodate the new functional program. This construction stands out, creating an intermediate bioclimatic space that spans the height of the buildings. This same structure extends into the courtyard, defining arcades, stairs, and pathways between buildings, and forming open yet covered areas protected from sun and rain.

Mitä tapahtuu kun kouluun tuodaan sohvia? Kaisu Alamikkelän mainion väitöskirjan osajulkaisu nyt luettavissa! Alamikkela, K., Rautio, P., & Lanas, M. (2024). Relaxed and flexible – what (else) happens when sofas enter everyday lives of schools? Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education, 1–13. "This article describes the school architecture reform from the perspective of one local school. We focus on an element emblematic of the planned relaxed learning environment: sofas, and discuss these using the philosophical concept of assemblage. We propose that arriving in the everyday life of a school the comfortable sofa – the promise of relaxation – also begins to participate in and to produce negotiations of power. Sofa becomes a participant in an assemblage of school: the sofa brings to surface relations that everyday life school assemblages already foster and sustain, making the negotiations of power in the school visible."

🌟 Commending Excellence in Educational Design 🌟 🏆 The prestigious 2023 New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Awards took place on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.🌿 🎉 The occasion was marked by jubilation and acknowledgment, as the LEA community congregated to commend extraordinary accomplishments in educational spaces. This gathering also served as a platform to revel in cutting-edge and modern design, expressing admiration for participants across all categories. 🎊 🌱 It is noteworthy to emphasise that, in the realm of learning environment design and architectural awards, the ultimate victors are undeniably the educational facilities themselves. Beyond that, the true beneficiaries encompass a broad spectrum, including students, learners, teachers, and the educational communities to which they belong.👏 📐The far-reaching impact of these awards extends well beyond individual recognition, fostering an environment conducive to enriched educational experiences and community growth. 🔍 🎊Read all about the winners and commendations here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e_5CZnH2 #NswActChapterAwards #LENSW #LETAS #ChapterAwards #2024Amplify #GetReadytoAmplify #Conference #LeadAwards #2024LeadAwards #LEA #LearningEnvironments #LearningSpaces #SchoolDesign #EducationInnovation #ContemporaryEducation #InnovativeLearningEnvironments #AustralianArchitecture #NZArchitecture #Education #LearningSpaces

“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” - Winston Churchill, 1943 The link between intentional design and society is linear – because while architecture shapes our students, it’s the students that shape our future. And campuses worldwide are sparing no detail, specifying materials for both functionality and aesthetics. These elements breathe life into universities, building community and encouraging academic success. Don’t neglect the details. Check out our Education Brochure: https://buff.ly/3KqbrOo #Education #Architecture #HigherEd #Universities #IntentionalDesign #StudentSuccess #Academics #AcademicSuccess #BuildingCommunity #SCAD #BuildingMaterials #CSolutions #PeopleBuildingsBetter

Thoughtfully designing your institution is key to a holistic educational experience. With products engineered to solve unique problems, explore how CS can help create a sustainable, resilient, and vibrant facility that encourages student success. Check out our Education Brochure: https://buff.ly/3tKduaO #Education #HigherEd #HigherEducation #Schools #InteriorProductSolutions #Architecture #ArchitecturalProductSolutions #BuildingProducts #BuildingProductSolutions #StudentSuccess #CSolutions #PeopleBuildingsBetter

Many thanks to Make for organising, sponsoring, and facilitating the event last week, and to all the speakers, and the delegates for an excellent discussion. The lively and informative discussion covered many areas including the relationship between the built environment, the digital environment, learning, teaching and social activities, the importance of flexible outdoor space (the value of which was reinforced during COVID) and the key elements of a successful 'sticky campus'. The discussion also emphasised the importance of Post Occupancy Evaluations and sharing the outcomes, the complexity of university decision-making and stakeholder engagement, and the recognition that every university will have different priorities and need different solutions. The discussion also considered links between universities and their external communities, while Make, values its role as part of the Fitzrovia community. The discussion also explored the importance of designers and university estates working close together so that new buildings and landscapes are easily and well-maintained and Zero Carbon strategies are achieved, and how flexible well-designed buildings can respond to the fast-changing world. Thanks again to Make Architects, Elliott Wood, Max Fordham LLP, Gustafson Porter + Bowman, and ZZA Responsive User Environments. For more events this year, https://ow.ly/bbTO50QKEUu

🌍 Excited to share this insightful video on Universal Design and its transformative impact on urban growth! 🌆 A discussion with Nallasivam Thamilarasi on Universal Design in Urban Development Universal Design goes beyond accessibility; it's about creating inclusive spaces that cater to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background. This approach improves individuals' quality of life and drives economic and social growth in urban areas. Watch this video of how Universal Design principles shape our cities' future, foster innovation, and ensure that urban environments are more equitable and sustainable. #UniversalDesign #UrbanGrowth #Inclusivity #SustainableCities #Innovation #DJAcademyofDesign

For anyone looking for tangible insights about the future of higher education, you definitely want to watch this latest Alternative Conversation: Attracting the New Higher Ed Learner! Education is changing and so are the demands for learning environments both on and off campus! Huge thank you to Bryan Alexander, Marianne Lewis, and Fiona Grandowski for an incredible discussion featuring topics like the future of lifelong learning, , upskilling, university partnerships, the hybrid classroom, and well-being resources for both students and teachers. https://lnkd.in/g3DiP_Uj