LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE + URBANISM
FUTURE CITIES SUMMER SCHOOL ED WALL
Summer School: Ed Wall, project lead. Harry Bix, co- ordinator. Tutors: Tangina Ahmed, Anushka Athique, Ruth Davies-Mourby, Arlene Decker, Alex Ioannou, Mei-Ling Schmid. Thanks to: Phil Hudson, Steve e K nnedy, Sam Morrison, Robbie Munn, Mark O’ Thomas, Joe Sampson.
future careers in landscape architecture and urban design. The 2019 Summer School was led and informed by experienced landscape architects and urban designers. It was supported by The Royal Parks, AECOM, LDA Design and Sayes Court.
THE LANDSCAPE Architecture + Urbanism team organise a unique summer school for Year —+ students interested in the design of future landscapes across London with a focus on ecological justice and urban equity. — A unique, free -day summer school for Year —+ students. — Exploring the design of landscapes and cities. — Developing drawings, models and manifestos to define a future London. — Learning from design professionals from across London. To join the Summer School or for more information, email: Design_School@greenwich.ac.uk The Summer School, founded in + —, involves young Londoners who work with small teams of landscape architects and urban designers at the University of Greenwich. During the week students explore how many different people can be represented in the future design of London. Students develop skills in photography, drawing and model making. The activities culminate in the construction of a seven and a half metre long collective model. Students create maquettes of their collective designs and develop models in the contex t of existing buildings, streets, parks and infrastructures. The Summer School aims to give opportunities for young people in London to understand the processes and practices of designing landscapes and cities. The skills and experiences gained are valuable for students in developing portfolios for
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