CKV varendonck college

Assignment description

In groups, you will design a part of the city where cultural diversity is central. Think of a park, a community center, a square or a street where different cultures come together. How can architecture, design and street art contribute to a place where everyone feels at home?

Your final product consists of:

1. A spatial model of your design.

2. A street art style artwork that conveys a cultural message.

Phase 1: Research & Concept Development

1. Investigate cultural diversity in the city

• How does cultural diversity influence the cityscape?

• Which places are important for encounters and collaboration between cultures?

• Which architectural and artistic elements can promote inclusivity?* see below…

2. Street Art Research

• What forms of street art exist and what is their social impact?

• How do street artists use art to highlight diversity and identity?

3. Design a concept

• Choose a city district: park, square, community building, street, etc.

• Sketch out how this can become an inclusive place.

• Determine how your street art plays a role in this.

Phase 2: Execution

1. Build the Model

• Use prescribed scale cardboard and .

• Think about furnishings, seating, symbols of diversity and community spirit.

2. Create the Street Art

• Design a mural, graffiti or mosaic on a scale model of a wall or building in the model.

• Use techniques learned in previous lessons

• Make sure it conveys a message about cultural diversity.

3. Presentation

• Each group presents the model and explains how their design contributes to an inclusive city.