DAE X LINA

A project developed alongside students of the Bachelor and Master Program at DAE in collaboration with emerging architects and external parties. Impactful and relevant projects with a social focus with ministries, municipalities, cultural institutions, and companies.

Collaboration with LINA fellows

Roundtable discussion

Lina fellows: Anna Perugini, Nuno Vasconcelos, Baukreisel

During the roundtable discussion, fellows shared their experiences collaborating with municipalities, cultural institutions, and local companies on their design projects. They emphasized the social impact and relevance of these projects and sought to identify common methods and tools for engaging with these stakeholders. Students in the Bachelor and Master programs at DAE also presented how they currently work with external parties in their respective design projects. The discussions underscored the importance of addressing practical design challenges within a socially conscious framework to ensure that the projects benefit the communities they serve.

Furthermore, fellows discussed the challenges of collaborating with suppliers, craftsmen, and using locally available materials. They addressed issues such as accessing local materials without exploiting cheap labor and managing the supply chain and logistics for hard-to-transport materials like raw earth. Strategies for effectively communicating their work to local audiences and convincing decision- makers, such as politicians, were explored. They also considered how to assess the local impact of their design practices and organize funding across different European countries (Portugal, Italy, Germany, Netherlands).

The roundtable discussion concluded with a dinner that involved all participants.