Arcadia - Riga Technical University International Summer School 2015
Saturday, Jul 25, 20154:02 PM — Saturday, Aug 8, 20154:02 PMEDT
| Cesis, Latvia
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Riga Technical University International Summer School is an annual hands–on course in urbanism, architecture and design. Applications for 2015 are now open! TOPIC — ARCADIA The impact of human activities on the Earth's ecosystems has grown to such a scale that it can be considered a new geological epoch — the Anthropocene or the Age of Man. When hardly any place on our planet is left untouched, we especially value the remaining natural areas and strive for fresh air, clean water, luscious greenery and organically produced food. What does a modern day Arcadia entail? Does it accommodate urban agriculture, water management, wildlife reintroduction, ecotourism, well–being of the body and the mind? We are going to read the landscape, decode the obvious and hidden qualities of the site, place it within a larger ecosystem and the collective memory, project its possible futures, design and build structures for public use. LOCATION The Summer School is going to take place in Cesis — a town located within the Gauja National Park, which is the largest protected natural area in Latvia. Its high biological diversity, varied terrain and natural water resources provide for outdoor sports of all seasons and traditional picking of mushrooms, berries and medicinal plants. Being close to nature is an essential part of the town’s identity. PROGRAMME Participants will be offered an intensive two–week programme of lectures, discussions and workshops, as well as sightseeing tours and parties. Some of the units are going to research the physical, socio–economic and political realities of Cesis, while others are going to design, test and build ephemeral installations in the public realm. ELIGIBILITY The course is tailored for urbanism, architecture and design students and young professionals. Applicants should have finished at least one year of studies by the beginning of the course, be fluent in English and keen to work in groups. PARTICIPATION FEE The fee including registration, tuition, accommodation, meals and social programme is € 675. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available. ACADEMIC CREDITS Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Riga Technical University and 3 ECTS points upon completion of the course. APPLICATION Read more and apply online: http://www.rtusummerschool.lv Deadline for submitting applications is May 3, 2015. ORGANISERS Riga Technical University Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning Online platform for Latvian creative industries FOLD CONTACTS [email protected]
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