architects VS rest of the world “What is the role of the architect in contemporary society?”
Introduction “What is architects VS rest of the world?” Architects VS rest of the world is a participatory editorial project conceived by Itinerant Office, within the cultural agenda of the Association New Generations. It investigates alternative ways to produce online content and to mix analogical and technological tools, all with the aim of anticipating future trends. Since the beginning of the financial crisis our profession has changed significantly. Collaboration, horizontal projects, multidisciplinary teams, unconventional clients and experimental economical models are just a few words to describe these changes. Architecture merges more and more with other disciplines and vice versa. To understand and anticipate these changes, a multidisciplinary confrontation is a necessity. Itinerant Office Itinerant Office is an open network founded by Gianpiero Venturini in 2011, currently based between Madrid and Milan. Itinerant Office develops strategies, research and architectural projects at different levels, supported by an open, international and multidisciplinary network.
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Architects Vs Rest of the world “What is the role of the architect in contemporary society?”
The project We addressed 50 architects across Europe, sending them a postcard with the question: "What is the role of the architect in contemporary society?" We received a very diverse set of answers, ranging from simple sketches, drawings and short quotes to more elaborate explanations. What about the “rest of the world”? How to involve interesting people and make them part of a new collaborative project? How do other professionals perceive architecture and the role of the architect in contemporary society?
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The answers to these questions will be the first step to create a constellation of new meanings, tracing a map of possible scenarios, to anticipate the future of architecture. Starting from the postcards with the architects' answers, we will ask professionals from different backgrounds - engineers, designers, politicians, photographers, movie producers - to share their thoughts on the topic.
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Open Call
Guidelines
By means of a simple postcard, this project aims at understanding how the architect's role is changing. Simultaneously our goal is also to unveil unusual aspects and discover new actors that could have a positive influence on the design process.
Would you like to contribute with your answer? Send us your postcard!
Answer the question:
“What is the role of the architect in contemporary society?”
The original size of the postcard should be maximum 20x20cm Take 3 pictures of your postcard and scan both sides. (300dpi res) Send them via WeTransfer to:
Why join the call
archvsrestoftheworld@gmail.com
Contribute to the project with your own postcard! Being part of architects VS rest of the world will give you the chance to be involved in other activities organized by Itinerant Office and New Generations.
Architects VS rest of the world is planning an exhibition and a publication. If you would like to participate, send your original postcard to the following address: Cultural Association New Generations Via F.lli Rosselli 15 25086 Rezzato (BS) ITALY
Selection Criteria All the postcards will be shared through our social media (Facebook and Instagram). Five postcards will be selected via an online vote: the postcards with more “shares” and “likes” on this Facebook gallery will be involved in the 2nd phase of the project. Five more postcards will be selected by our team. Selected contributors will be announced the 7th of November on our Facebook page.
Submission Deadline 21st October, 2016 Architects vs rest of the world
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For further information, please contact us at: archvsrestoftheworld@gmail.com
Tips Feel free to create your postcard with any shape material and technique you like (collage, photos, quotes, models, illustrations, hand-sketches and so on). Check out our website to get inspired by what others have been doing during the 1st phase of the project! The sooner you send your postcard, the longer your work will stay online, increasing your chances to be supported by the community.
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