About Project
Duration
2023–2025
Countries
Poland, Latvia, Romania
Cities
Krakow, Warsaw, Riga, Bucharest
Keywords
Architecture of Power / Locus of Control / Redesign / Machine Learning Algorithms / Participatory creative research
Goal
Designing inclusive, liveable and green neighbourhoods.
Grant
Building transformation capacity through arts and design: unlocking the full potential for urban transitions
A Joint Call within the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme ERA-NET Cofund Urban Transformation Capacities (ENUTC) under Grant Agreement No. 101003758
Research
The project examines how power relations are reflected in the Socialist-period architecture of the former Eastern Bloc countries. Using new technologies, we aim to reshape perceptions of this dissonant architectural heritage.
Drawing from historical and social inspirations, AI, art, design and computer programming, we develop alternative visions of urban space. The project situates itself within the broader context of architectural history and urban planning, and examines how social control and conflict manifest in public spaces.
Our objective is to spark dialogue between urban spaces and their residents, providing tools to better understand resident needs and fostering sustainable urban planning practices.
