wearthly.studio

The Inherited City Urban Lab

Stimuleringsfonds | Architecture | Lagos

The Context

The challenges of urbanisation and climate change are being experienced all over the world. Africa is the youngest, and most rapidly urbanising continent in the world. By 2100, it’s expected that the continent could be home to nearly 1/2 of the world’s young population, most of whom will live in cities.

Wearthly.Studio, LUDI and AIR are passionate about creating more inclusive, liveable, and sustainable cities. In order to achieve this, we believe that it’s important to increase the participation of young people in the development of their communities (Since 2010, AIR has worked with Podium voor Architecture ( PvA) to broaden the reach of their proven Design-Thinking program; ‘Learning in the Metropo(o)lder’ (LIDM), which facilitates the active participation of young people in spatial design practice. Supported by funding from the Creative Industries Fund, Netherlands; AIR, Wearthly.Studio and The Lagos Urban Development Initiative (LUDI) aim to expand the existing LIDM agenda into Lagos. The Inherited City Urban Lab (TICUL) is thus born as an opportunity to contextualise AIR’s existing design-thinking methodology and create a youth program that is relevant to the challenges and systems in Lagos, Nigeria and on the continent. This collaboration will facilitate the civil inclusion of young people within the equitable and inclusive development of Africa’s largest and youngest city.
All team members from AIR, Wearthly. Studio and LUDI are firm in the belief that the West has a lot to learn from cultural approaches in Africa and vice versa. This collaboration will foster knowledge sharing and cultural exchange across continents, from one Water City to another. Furthermore, by partnering with young people, local urban actors, and think tanks to develop an urban lab in Lagos, Nigeria, the team can spotlight some of the innovative and creative thinking occurring by young minds in Africa.

What is TICUL?

The Inherited City Urban Lab (TICUL) is a design workshop that encourages young people to become aware and enthusiastic about the environment in which they live. The result is ambitious, young people, more aware and enthusiastic about the environment in which they live, and able to approach real-world spatial issues tangibly.
Lagos can be a challenging city for a lot of reasons. We may struggle with energy shortages, poor connection, access to mobility, pollution or even insecurity. How can we tackle these challenges to create a better future for ourselves?
Over 5 days TICUL invites young people between the ages of 12 and 17 to work with professionals to solve a spatial problem in their neighborhood

Forge Connections

Meet new people and expand your network – collaboration is key to building a better community

Skills for the future

Gain practical skills in design, problem solving and teamwork. These skills are not just for the workshop but for life!!

Your Voice Matters

This is your chance to be heard! Contribute to the blueprint of your neighbourhood and see your ideas come to life.

Make an Impact

Be part of something bigger. Your input could lead to positive transformations, making your neighbourhood a better place for everyone.

Hands on experience

Gain invaluable insights from our seasoned experts as they guide you through the intricate process of turning visions into tangible solutions. 

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About the Team

W.S

Wearthly.Studio

W.S. is an ecosystem-centric design, and communication studio focused on inclusivity within ecological and sustainable design at the intersection between ‘culture’ and ‘nature’. They use various tactile, graphic, and visual storytelling tools as educational resources to better understand complex urban and societal issues such as waste, pollution and resource management. 

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W.S

Wearthly.Studio

W.S. is an ecosystem-centric design, and communication studio focused on inclusivity within ecological and sustainable design at the intersection between ‘culture’ and ‘nature’. They use various tactile, graphic, and visual storytelling tools as educational resources to better understand complex urban and societal issues such as waste, pollution and resource management. 

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LUDI

Lagos Urban Development Initiative

LUDI is a leading advocate for a more inclusive, livable, and sustainable Lagos. Their focus is on sustainable development through issues such as transportation, equitable public space, and climate change, using dialogue, collaboration, research, advocacy and stakeholder engagement as tools within urban design.  

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LUDI

Lagos Urban Development Initiative

LUDI is a leading advocate for a more inclusive, livable, and sustainable Lagos. Their focus is on sustainable development through issues such as transportation, equitable public space, and climate change, using dialogue, collaboration, research, advocacy and stakeholder engagement as tools within urban design.  

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AIR

Architecture Institute Rotterdam

AIR initiates, organizes and coordinates debates, lecture series, workshops, expert meetings, city labs, teaching and talent programs, design competitions, conferences and festivals across the Netherlands, including Rotterdam Architecture Rotterdam Architecture Month.  

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AIR

Architecture Institute Rotterdam

AIR initiates, organizes and coordinates debates, lecture series, workshops, expert meetings, city labs, teaching and talent programs, design competitions, conferences and festivals across the Netherlands, including Rotterdam Architecture Rotterdam Architecture Month.  

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