contemporary critical minds

Equilibrium was the starting point in their visualisation of their world. The original plans had different starting points, both negative and positive. It was their job to connect amongst all a family trail, chill palace and work unit .

This resulted in drawing in black and white. The total effect should balance out.
The original plans were transformed and fitted in. The working process was easy and inspiring.

two worlds

After discussing and planning quite some time they came up with the concept: two seperate worlds feeding each other. Every plan was integrated, but organised by visual similarities.

This resulted in a world that was both conceptually and esthetically convincing. The connective element, water streaming from mouth to hand in mouth was picturesque in the best sense of the word.

MUNDO HAMACA

In the big ear you whisper you wishes and the man in the hammock makes it all come true. This is the isalnd where everybody works together, transport is by bird or donkey and no problems exist.

That is to say, one partaker tinsisted that only peace is boring and she claimed the roca de problemas. A place where you can protest. Special here is the open only in december tunnel connection with Colombia. Not to miss out on the parties then.

LIFE IS CLICHE

lots of good vibes and a nice trippy atmosphere. That's what the world of this group represents.

The devilish character in the corner is "a teacher that tells us all the time to work and not relax" this was not met by general consent: we're here to learn, not to sleep...

connection SHALOM

this plan combined all previous individual plans through an intergalactic travel system. This enables the visitor to travel between the different locations where one can skate, meditate, do glamour things and do interplanetary fishing.

Quite something was the presentation. Lit by telephone we got a tour along the different sites. This impressive colaboration owed definetely to the guest and spatial expert. It made the concept joined worlds truly come to life .

theme CHILL CURACAO

this group combined the individueal plans to the theme park: chil Curaço. A little island next to Curacao where all kinds of non stress activities take place.

Transportation is by water slide or magic elevator. Connection to CUracao is a 3d printed bridge.

this is my place

Some like to chill, others like a working place. Some live in a digital space, others camp. Diversity is key when the students present their designs.

making worlds

It is realy nice to see the different ways the students have expressed their ideas. Some are ready to be build, others are more dreamlike.
The next step will be to connect them all in a collective space, a shared space for more functions and different use.

excursion sketches

Fit for the future

First stop was the former fitness centre next to the water plant. It proved to be inspirational. Beautifull architecture. Nice views and grafity. Many ideas for future use came to mind..

landing

The abandoned restaurant in an airplane was a surprise to many students. Nice drawing and study material was produced. The site demanded attention for detail....

monument &

Next to the monument for Autonomy (1955) a fascinating area is located. We started with the monument, reading out loud the text on the base: Onafhankelijk maar met de bereidheid elkander bij te staan (our queen in 1942) (independant , but with the willingness to support eachother).

skate park

Behind the skatestore, close to the monument there is a skateramp. Constructed with left over materials.

Lindbergh

In the residential area next to the Monument neighburs have claimed the green area for sitting and sharing meals. The space was inviting and well maintained. It showed how participative planning on a small scale really works.

Briem

Just behind the stores to the right lies the almost rural residential area of Briem. People have build their houses here but don't own the land. The owner apparently has other plans so they must fear eviction.

high flying parks

There is a typical Curaçao tradition of use of public space in the early seventies: High Flying Parks. Self expression by the young was all the rage. Emancipation thé topic. Something that could be done in style. As shows this fotoshoot from the US magazine Ebony of 1973.

still here

Still now you see the High Flying Parks, Not as fancy as they started out. But there. A great example of self organisation and self expression in the public space. Inspirational for us. Maybe a nice tradition to continue for the students...

day 1

what about WE?