Lyongo Juliana joins the workshops ‘Wij en Onze Stad’. A new educational program by Arcam and Allard Pierson with workshops on climate change and the changing city. These workshops are intended for VMBO and VSO students, with each program taking place over the course of one week.
During the program Lyongo shares his own experiences and explains what he learned during his Architect in Residency at Arcam back in 2020. He tells how he contributes to the development and design of a more inclusive city since then with his own firm.
About the workshops
Arcam and Allard Pierson organize this free program in which water and climate issues in the city are central. During this educational program, students work together on current themes such as climate change and the future of Amsterdam. With the help of workshops in the field of technology, architecture, theater and visual arts, the students creatively shape the city of tomorrow. The program ends with a presentation during the ‘Wij en Onze Stadmakersfestival’ in Allard Pierson.
The project aims to offer an inclusive and diverse learning experience, with attention paid to students with different cultural backgrounds and special needs. From visually impaired to neurodiverse and mentally challenged students, everyone is encouraged to imagine a future where they leave their mark on the city.
The first edition just took place. The next sessions will take place on
- Edition 2: 16 – 20 December 2024
- Edition 3: 10 – 14 March 2025
- Edition 4: 14 – 18 April 2025
For more info go to Allard Pierson.
About Lyongo’s research
As Architect in Residence at Arcam in 2020, Lyongo conducted research into diversity and inclusivity in Amsterdam architecture. Between 1950 and 2000, the percentage of migrants in the Netherlands grew from 4% to over 13%, and in 2019, 55% of Amsterdam residents had a non-Dutch or non-Western background, especially among young people. Architects are trained within the Dutch tradition of social housing and reconstruction, but Lyongo Juliana asked the critical question during his research whether this tradition sufficiently connects with the changing composition of the population. He spoke at meetings about how architecture can be more inclusive, such as designing homes with practical adjustments and public spaces that promote encounters instead of hindering them.
This residency was the starting point for many other studies, presentations and workshops with municipalities, developers and social-cultural organizations. We’ve organized many since then. Contact us if you want us to host one for your organization!
