Program
Program
Case study of the old town of Nitra – the historical centre of the city, separated in two major sites. The upper town is located on the castle hill, the lower town lies under. The current situation is typical by strong traffic separation, expansion of new (modern) buildings and lack of safe, pedestrian lines. The whole area has been touched by the church spirit, the upper town remains of closed, private area belonging to the church representatives. Comparing to lower city, life here is reduced and silenced. The lower city is typical by vivid traffic and new building expansion.
Building new shopping malls in nearby area decreases the number of daily visitors here. The centre of the city is in the process of emptying.
The aim of planning and design studio is to provide multi-contextual insight into problems and potential solutions of revitalization of the site. We will consider architectural, urban, historical, ecological, traffic and sociological aspect of the problem. International groups of students will be supported by local experts and introduced into the problem. The output is an alternative solution for the municipality. The designs will be also exhibited in the city museum in late autumn.
More info about the city -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitra
The course will start on Monday 5th May 2010. Your arrival is expected on Sunday 4th May 2010
Week 1 Analytical and planning studio.
The major focus is on detailed multi-contextual analyses. During the week we specify the problems and set the priorities of the solution.
In theoretical part (lectures) are assured by local and host professors and experts. The public interaction is possible.
Week 2 Design studio
After gathering information, specification of the main idea we will work on final outputs. Internal and public critics will be included. The final evening meets public exhibition. The exhibition will be displayed in the faculty gallery and in the city museum in autumn.
Off program
Except of theoretical and practical skills and work, we provide whole variety of Slovak realms and specific cultural issues– from local pub lines, to the trips into near and distant historical and natural sites. The feeling of common sense will be increased by evening happenings and barbeque parties at different places.
The trip to the legendary mining town of Banska Stiavnica is planned (https://www.banskastiavnica.sk/index.html) during the weekend. Trip details will be specified.