- This workshop aimed to empower students to envision and design mechanisms that enable critical understanding, appreciation, and identification with cities and their unique characteristics
The Design Village (TDV) organised a week-long joint Summer Atelier in Noida and Chandigarh for students from TU Delft, Politecnico di Milano and internal students of TDV. The atelier theme was “Reimaging Context & Repositioning Paradigms”.
This workshop aimed to empower students to envision and design mechanisms that enable critical understanding, appreciation, and identification with cities and their unique characteristics. The goal was to contribute to the development of sustainable, inclusive, and people-centric cities.
Throughout the intensive workshop, students were encouraged to think beyond, to reimagine and to assess through multiple lenses, employing interdisciplinary approaches and methodologies. TDV aims to nurture innovative solutions that transcend conventional notions of urban design, helping individuals forge a stronger connection with their surroundings by fostering critical observation and engagement.
Dr. Paul Hekkert Founding member at tdv and Head of Industrial design at TU Delft said “The Atelier was a transformative experience for all students: Traveling together in India, negotiating worldviews, and making sense of cultural peculiarities. It has been a week they will not easily forget. The experience was insane, and we learned so much. This should be the beginning of a yearly signature event for TDV.”
Participants explored Noida and Chandigarh, two vibrant cities with distinct architectural styles and urban landscapes, drawing inspiration from their rich history, cultural heritage, and contemporary challenges.
