Izmo Summer School 2012 | Designing the Semi-public Space

Izmo has organized the second edition of the International Summer School in Turin from July 16th to July 24th 2012, which focuses on the semi-public space. The course is targeted to students, graduates, professionals, and, in general, anyone who is interested in the subject of semi-public space and its redevelopment. The lectures (in English language) will be held by members of Izmo (experts, doctoral candidates and PhD holders), and will address issues relating to the semi-public space, with the aim to provide insights as broad and multidisciplinary as possible. In addition, students will have the opportunity to experience firsthand methods of participation and field research that will enable him or her to observe the space and interact with citizens and stakeholders. The training offered will be further enhanced by a meeting with esterni [Italy] and Bureau Detours [Denmark] that as special-guests will show their projects and approaches to the semi-public space. At the end of their lessons, participants will intervene effectively on the semi-public space of Cecchi-Point: a multicultural hub of a neighborhood located in Turin, near Izmo’s office. Students will design and realize a series of installations and furnishings to help redevelop the courtyard of Cecchi-Point that represents the heart of the aggregative neighborhood space. Each student will have all the materials and work tools necessary and will be mentored by Izmo staff in every phase of the project. Participants of the Summer School will be awarded 3 credits, recognized by the Politecnico di Torino, transferrable at any other university (in Europe with ECTS). In addition, we will provide constant support in logistics, housing research, mobility, and tourism. For any further information, please visit the web site: http://goo.gl/vckMe Izmo - made to gather FitzLab - Via Aosta, 8 - 10152 - Torino - Italy [email protected] Contact person: Alessandro Grella - tel: +39 328 4838858