Diplomprosjekt

The project, suspended in between two levels of the city of Perugia, is an intimate learning space for the University. The precise insertion of this space within the urban context creates two public spaces, one underneath it and one above it, involving a strong structural idea.

On the street level, it creates a roofed square with a small coffee shop, serving the area. The space gently continues the flow of the street under the street level, and moves up again to the garden. This movement is made possible by the massive structural beam, which is holding the upper floor.

What If we use a common whiteboard and share our notes, messages or pictures by hand writings which is a powerful tool for memory loss and enhance communication skills and reduce social isolation for people with Alzheimer’s?

In February 2024, the Norwegian government released National Recommendations for mobile use in Norwegian schools. The goal is to limit access to digital devices, which may be the reason for increasing numbers of mental health problems among teens and making teaching situations even harder. But is limiting devices a reasonable decision? Most Norwegian schools are highly digitalized and require the use of mobile phones for communication, updates, and managing schedules. Additionally, the recommendations allow plenty of room for individual interpretations.

Citizenship is so foundational to how we organize the world that we tend to take it for granted. But precisely because it is so ordinary, reimagining it can lead to significant societal transformations—transformations that are necessary amid the intersecting social and environmental challenges we face today.