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Urban Typhoon

The Urban Typhoon workshop was based on the simple idea that neighbourhoods benefit tremendously from the active involvement of the public. The workshop encouraged this through a creative and playful takeover of the Khirkee neighbourhood, which was connected to existing engagements and subsequently produced new avenues for self-expression along with fresh initiatives.


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Based on the simple idea that neighbourhoods benefit tremendously from the active involvement of the public, the Urban Typhoon workshop enabled wider participation through a creative and playful takeover of the Khirkee neighbourhood, building upon existing engagements, and producing new avenues for self-expression as well as launching fresh initiatives in the process.

During the week-long workshops, all kinds of interventions and interactions took place, stimulating debate, exchange and awareness. The workshop drew its energy and creativity from the involvement of local users, including business-owners, homemakers, children, teenagers, loiterers and other local hoodies. It focussed on local participation and global engagement. These processes were examined in greater detail through conversations and interventions with the inhabitants of Khirkee.

The participation of individuals from all over the world contributed to the production of a special event full of creative potential. Participants brought their own tools and methodologies servicing the neighbourhood and its residents, allowing their voices to be heard far and wide. The idea was not simply to magnify the voice of the neighbourhood but also to spark an original, collective, and open-ended brainstorming action that could produce new imaginaries and futures for Khirkee and beyond.

The workshop was documented throughout the week. In addition, the output was translated into various installations, exhibitions, essays, festivals, architectural designs, urban plans and site-specifications, during and after the workshop. Its ultimate aim was to inform decision-makers on the aspirations and potential of Khirkee Village.


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