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Cieszyn co-creation briefing

April, 29 2016

The first co-creation briefing of Human Cities in Cieszyn – Challenging the City Scale took place on the 9th-11th of November 2015. The meeting was devoted to the centre of Cieszyn,

The initial use of the interactive digital catalogue

April, 29 2016

For many months designers and developers of FH Joanneum Graz had been working on the realisation of the interactive digital catalogue. On the occasion of the first Human Cities exhibition opening in Milan visitors and participants were able to use the catalogue app for the first time.

HC_Challenging the City Scale/ Milano

April, 10 2016

Human Cities_Challenging the City Scale is significantly different in scale compared to the previous editions. It has established a truly European and international frame in order to create the best place to be for engaging design-driven initiatives to take place within public space and have a truly and positive impact on professionals and the general […]

Empty Space in Jakomini – Graz 2016

April, 04 2016

Human Cities_Challenging the City Scale/Graz will run Experimentation Labs to involve citizens, local actors and some representatives of the 11 partners to “challenge the city scale”. In Graz the first steps have already taken place in March 2016.

Post Natural History by Vincent Fournier and Gallery opening show

March, 15 2016

For its first exhibition, Spazio Nobile located on the ‘piano nobile’ of a 1920s house in Brussels hosts French artist Vincent Fournier for his Post Natural History exhibition, presented in the format of a contemporary cabinet of curiosities.

Living and Meeting informally the public realm of Graz

March, 01 2016

In Graz, Human Cities works on innovative solutions to encourage informal meeting and life on public space in Jakomini district using specific survey and observation methodologies and a strong measurement phase.

The birth of C.H.O.S.E in Saint-Etienne

February, 26 2016

How Saint-Etienne launched a Collective Humancitizens Office of StEtienne Experimentations (C.H.O.S.E) Saint-Etienne distinguishes itself by its design laboratory approach where some local actors develop their own actions and methodologies in order to question urban issues and to transform the city with its inhabitants. 

Living and Meeting informally the public realm of Graz

February, 23 2016

In Graz, Human Cities works on innovative solutions to encourage informal meeting and life on public space in Jakomini district using specific survey and observation methodologies and a strong measurement phase.

Annual Human Cities Partners Meeting. Milan 2016

February, 22 2016

Human Cities_Challenging the City Scale/Milano will host the Human Cities annual meeting involving more than 30 participants from the 11 partners. The meeting will be an opportunity to share how the European cities involved in the programme,

Human Cities_Challenging City Scale/Milano Exhibition

February, 22 2016

During the Milan Design Week, Human Cities presents “Human Cities_Challenging the City Scale/Milano”, an interactive exhibition in a 500 sqm space at BASE Milano (Via Bergognone 34, Milano) during the Milan Design Week,

Urban Temporary Solutions – Milan 2016

February, 22 2016

Human Cities_Challenging the City Scale/Milano will run two Experiment Labs to involve visitors, citizens and the representatives of the 11 partners to “challenge the city scale”. The first Experiment Lab will take place at BASE during the exhibition of Human Cities_Challenging the City Scale/Milano starting from the design experience of the Masterclass “Temporary Urban Solutions”.

Glass is Tomorrow Exhibtion: Nationalmuseum Stockholm

February, 22 2016

The “Glass is Tomorrow” exhibition was mounted at Nationalmuseum Design from 17 June to 23 August 2015.
The exhibition featured a selection of pieces from the various workshops, presented thematically by manufacturing method.

TF magazine #1

February, 22 2016

This first edition of TF Magazine was developed in 2012. The function of a company goes far beyond the production of goods or services. Each company has a role to play,

C.H.O.S.E experimenting in St.-Etienne

February, 19 2016

The first action of C.H.O.S.E is to launch a call for initiatives for local actors in order to establish an experimental program in 2016 – 2017 (see calendar below) The result of this call for initiatives was very rich: 4 local actors came forward and presented their initiatives.

Experimenting Public Liveability in Belgrade

February, 19 2016

The experimentations in Belgrade aim to improve the liveability of public spaces in their city. In May 2016 a series of experiments will be held in collaboration with THINKtent, Mjehur na Mrezi,

“Saint-Etienne changes design, French capital of design”, expo in Milan

February, 19 2016

Exhibition  « Saint-Etienne changes design,  French capital of design » . From 2nd of April till 12th of September 2016 at BASE Milano (ex Ansaldo) Zona Tortona next to the MUDEC (Museum of Cultures) – Within the framework the XXI International Exhibition Triennale di Milano  “Design after Design” To answer the topic  “Design after Design”, 

TLmag Nasza Polska

February, 16 2016

With Nasza Polska (translating as ‘our Poland), Pro Materia and TLmag brought contemporary Polish design into the spotlight. After an extensive tour in Warsaw, Cmielow, Lodz, Poznan, Wroclaw, Krakow and Szumin,

TF Magazine #2

February, 16 2016

TF Carries Metal Work Further
Innovation takes shape in furniture, creative projects, cities and their users
In this second edition of TF magazine, you will find a series of articles and interviews with our customers,

TLmag Istanbul

February, 16 2016

Istanbul – Emerging as a Centre of Design and Lifestyle

Stunning photography reveals Istanbul, its hidden know-how, treasures, impressive atmosphere and its design-led scene. Much more than a city guide, this edition offers an inspiring tour of Istanbul,

TLmag Norwegian Craft

February, 16 2016

An Artistic Category Open to Experimentation
‘Rugged’ and ‘weathered’ is how Norway’s natural anthem characterises the country. the climate is harsh, and before oil made the inhabitants rich, their lifestyle was marked by austerity.