Development by Design (2nd edition)
If starchitecture isn’t dead, then it has surely been rendered irrelevant in a world struggling to provide decent living conditions to at least a quarter of the world’s population. A growing network of architects and urban planners are busy tackling the challenges posed by realities like unprecedented urban growth, climate change and conflict as opportunities to build a more just and sustainable future. As such, resilience, sustainable urban development, the effects of mass migration on cities, community participation, post-disaster response and disaster risk reduction are key issues within our master program that deserve a spotlight beyond the classroom and that today, more than ever, resonate with urban practitioners and the general public.
In the second edition of our Development by Design, organized in collaboration with Roca, we continue to highlight the role of architects and planners and in contexts of poverty, disaster, conflict and rapid urbanization. In a series of talks spanning from December to March, three guest speakers will talk about their work with affected communities across the world, highlighting new approaches to the provision of shelter, housing, spatial justice and resilience. The events will take place at 7pm the Roca Barcelona Gallery.
