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DSGN-IN Symposium: Pilot Bijlmer Dossier – Exploring Inclusive Urban Development and Decolonial Design Strategies

Discover design projects and discussions addressing anti-gentrification, decolonization, and empowerment in Amsterdam Zuidoost.

The DSGN-IN Symposium: Pilot Bijlmer Dossier explores critical issues within urban development for Amsterdam Zuidoost. It highlights an unsolicited design research approach from a decolonial perspective, presenting projects by architects and designers. Engage with discussions on historical narratives, subcultures, and core values, fostering dialogue on inclusive urban strategies. Guest speakers join conversations about anti-gentrification, decolonization, and community participation.

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Exhibition summary

A symposium exploring inclusive urban development and architectural strategies for Amsterdam Zuidoost, stemming from a decolonial perspective. The event features presentations by designers on their Bijlmer Dossier projects and discussions with guest speakers on themes of anti-gentrification, decolonization, and empowerment.

Curatorial context

The 'DSGN-IN Symposium: Pilot Bijlmer Dossier' delves into the unique history of Amsterdam Zuidoost, addressing issues of gentrification and area development that impact current residents. Through an 'unsolicited design research' approach from a decolonial perspective, architects and designers have developed projects for the Bijlmer Dossier. This symposium presents the outcomes of four teams' work, exploring historical narratives, specific subcultures, and core values of the district. The event aims to foster dialogue on design strategies and methodologies that contribute to more inclusive urban development, prioritizing critical subjects. Guest speakers Priscilla Vaudelle and Malique Mohamud will join discussions on anti-gentrification, decolonization, participation, and empowerment, central themes of the DSGN-IN initiative.

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Free entry, but registration via the website is required. Donations are welcome.

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The Black Archives
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Exhibition schedule
From Jul 2, 2022
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Featuring designers Lucien & Inez Lafour, Setareh Noorani & Matt Pleizier, Paul Kuipers & Maarten Vermeulen, and Heidi Klein. Guest speakers include Priscilla Vaudelle and Malique Mohamud.
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