New Board

Giordana Credendino

Nice to meet you, reader of viaVIA! This academic year you will get to know me as chairwoman of VIA Urbanism as well as its co-commissioner of activities! I look forward to the final year of my Bachelor’s working closely (metaphorically) with the faculty and its students! Also, I am very excited to be a part of YOUR journey as a member of VIA, thank you for supporting us and for sharing our passion for Urbanism!

During my time as chair I wish to inspire this amazing community to be curious and enthusiastic, to share knowledge and be open to learning.

My goal is to help you create a safe, organized and fun environment where you can easily connect with the working field as well as share your views on urban topics. I hope to see and get to know all of you eventually, at a lunch lecture, coffee break, through a screen or simply walking by Vertigo! Until then, enjoy this 61st edition of our magazine!

Esmee Moonen

I too, am very excited to be a member of the new board. This year I will be the new secretary and commissioner of media of VIA Urbanism. Having finished my Bachelor’s degree here in Eindhoven, I am currently in the second year of my Master’s degree, the combined register track AUDE for Architects and Urbanists. Besides studying, I want to broaden my view and gain work experience. Since September 2019 I have been working as an intern at MR. STIR architect + planner. When the opportunity of becoming a board member for VIA Urbanism came up, I saw new chances to strengthen my relations with the professional field, professors and students. Furthermore, these positions allow me to develop my skills in planning, communication and teamwork. During the coming year, I hope to make positive contributions to the association. Despite the challenges that COVID-19 brings, let’s make it together a fantastic year with events that inspire us and strengthen our relations!

Leander Krijnen

My interest in architecture and urbanism has been with me for a long time, and I already knew that I wanted to pursue the path of becoming involved in urban development during high school. This started with applying for the study Architecture, Urbanism and Real Estate at this faculty three years ago, which confirmed my assumption that this was the right choice for me. In my second year I joined the viaVIA magazine committee as a fun addition to my study activities. I am still a member of this committee to this day. During the final year of my Bachelor’s, I was asked to become a member of the new VIA board. The reason for finally making the decision to join was twofold; On the one hand I was already looking for a new experience, and on the other hand I wanted to really challenge myself for once. I think this year will teach me a lot of things that will help me achieve my goals in the future, and I am looking forward to this experience.

Hassan Javed

This year I will be the new commissioner of the study trip and activities. When I started my Bachelor’s at TU/e my focus was on Architecture track and I would have never imagined joining a study association focused on Urbanism. But here I am, not only joining the association but also becoming a board member. My interest in urbanism grew after taking part in a few activities organized by VIA Urbanism and I decided to take a few electives from Urbanism track. I’m still on the Architecture track but I find the knowledge gained by urbanism electives and activities organized by VIA very important. This year my goal is to broaden my knowledge, not only in Urbanism but also in team work. I hope to bring you guys some very exciting activities to inspire all of you the same way I was inspired and to make the most memorable study trip. See you there!

Hongao Leng

First of all, it is a great honor for me to be the commissioner of education and commissioner of viaVIA for the study association VIA urbanism. I started my Bachelor’s with specialization in architecture and have always been passionate about the design process of architecture. However, after taking some courses, completing two projects related to urban planning, growth and regeneration and working as a researcher for Stanford Social Innovation Review for half of a year, I found I was particularly interested in the multidisciplinary nature of urbanism and tackling complex problems for public interests from broad perspectives. As a student, never to stop exploring the new field is important. Therefore, I have decided to change my focus from architecture to urbanism this year. Hopefully I can figure out which track(s) to follow in the Master’s. On the one hand, together with my upcoming TA position, I see joining in VIA urbanism as a good opportunity to get deeper insights into education of urbanism at Master’s or higher level as well as relevant cutting-edge theories and practices. On the other hand, liaising between students and professors and cooperating with members and other associations require a high level of communication and organization skills. I think the experience as a board member will help me to improve these skills and foster a more solid foundation for both future study and career. I am looking forward to this new journey together with you wonderful people and let’s enjoy it!