AIMS
– Explore the question: what is a place of wildlife in a city be? And how wild can your design and manifesto could be?
Examine the coexistence and relationships between humans and non-humans (animals, plants, and other forms of wildlife) in urban contexts.
– Investigate how cities can be designed to interconnect humans and non-humans, inspired by deep ecology and Timothy Morton’s who claims that Humankind: Solidarity with Non-Human People. This includes rethinking human-centred design and embracing a more inclusive perspective on urban ecosystems.
METHOD
• Annie Morrad (Artist): Utilises art & photography to develop sensitivity to the unknown, encouraging curiosity and humility as a foundation for design.
• Marcin Kołakowski & Sarah Stevens (Architects): Focuses on alternative design and the interplay between buildings and their surroundings, – where architecture meets the non-built environment.
• Together, these approaches will frame the workshop, encouraging participants to observe and design architecture from the perspective of non-humans, stimulating innovative ideas.
TECHNIQUE
• Use of photography as a tool for observation and heightened sensitivity.
• Application of unconventional design methods to critique architecture from non-human perspectives.
• Creation of collages combining photography and architectural design to form a manifesto for cohabitation.
• Presentation of workshop outcomes in a format suitable for future exhibition.
STRENGTHS
The workshop will develop design sensitivity to alternative viewpoints beyond anthropocentric norms. It encourages interdisciplinary collaboration by blending artistic and architectural practices. Additionally, the workshop aims to stimulate innovative thinking by integrating ecological awareness into urban design.