Artistic Directors Academy Public Lecture: Urban (Re)Development by m7red

Synopsis

Since 2005, m7red has focused on developing a methodology for complex urban scenarios. In this Public Lecture, they will showcase the evolution of their research and working processes from inception till the present, and highlight challenges faced by architecture and urban planning in this new stage of post-globalisation.

About m7red

m7red is an independent network of socially engaged architects and spatial planners. They work with citizens, especially under-represented communities, to counteract developments that impact negatively on communal spaces. Rejecting top-down processes of public decisionmaking, they collaborate with stakeholders, network with relevant experts, and create innovative tools that clarify power relations, vested interests and political pressures, thereby empowering people to claim their rights in public space.