ACC and Cityscapes Collective presents experts from the worlds of architecture, public health, education, culture and technology to discuss the key ideas driving their work in a series of provocations moderated by award-winning filmmaker, community organiser and urbanist Michael Uwemedimo of CMAP.
Presented as a series of provocations, the ideas they will share on their various practices will show the radical thinking that is necessary to address the many seemingly intractable challenges faced cities globally – but specifically across the global South. It’s clear that business as usual is not enough anymore. This event seeks to expand the palette we are using to determine the future of the global South city beyond the Western template of received wisdom that has been the dominant informant of how we think of the ongoing urban transition
PROGRAMME
17:45 – Welcome, Edgar Pieterse
17:55 – Introduction of panelists, Michael Uwemedimo
18:00 – Why systems for health matter, Tolullah Oni
18:08 – Manufactured architecture can tackle the housing crisis, James Shen
18:15 – Art & Science alchemy in Tijuana, Raúl Cárdenas Osuna
18:25 – The case for transforming contemporary African architectural education, Leslie Lokko
18:33 – Moderated discussion, Michael Uwemedimo
18:50 – Q&A with audience
19:25 – Conclusion, Tau Tavengwa
19:30 – Drinks and snacks