2017
MEDS Gent, Belgium
URBAN HAVEN
We see how more and more citizens around the world engage themselves to shape their surroundings in different but collaborative ways. Also in Gent, local initiatives question the existing structures and experiment with new social models. Inspired by their enthusiasm and vision on a sustainable environment, MEDS dives into the bottom up culture.
We see how more and more citizens around the world engage themselves to shape their surroundings in different but collaborative ways. Also in Gent, local initiatives question the existing structures and experiment with new social models. Inspired by their enthusiasm and vision on a sustainable environment, MEDS dives into the bottom up culture.
2016
MEDS Bucharest, Romania
CITY OF CONTRASTS
Bucharest’s urban landscape is defined by contrasts, through its inappropriate juxtapositions, lack of rules and striking differences. Throughout time mansions have been built amid slums. Old churches were hidden by blocks during communist times. One of the largest building in the world was built after an entire neighborhood was demolished.
Bucharest’s urban landscape is defined by contrasts, through its inappropriate juxtapositions, lack of rules and striking differences. Throughout time mansions have been built amid slums. Old churches were hidden by blocks during communist times. One of the largest building in the world was built after an entire neighborhood was demolished.
2015
MEDS Tara, Serbia
GROUND ZERO
Imagine we are rebuilding society from the ground up – a fresh start – rethinking all aspects of life using our design skills and sensibilities. The goal is to find inspiration in traditional work, craftsmanship and nature to realise our own designs. Not to get distracted by the outside world but seeking creativity from within this unique group.
Imagine we are rebuilding society from the ground up – a fresh start – rethinking all aspects of life using our design skills and sensibilities. The goal is to find inspiration in traditional work, craftsmanship and nature to realise our own designs. Not to get distracted by the outside world but seeking creativity from within this unique group.
2014
MEDS Dublin, Ireland
GLOBAL GREEN
MEDS has found accommodation in one of the most liveable European cities, in which everyone has the awareness of being a Global Green actor since Dublin City Council has been working towards significant investments in energy efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and sustainable urban development.
MEDS has found accommodation in one of the most liveable European cities, in which everyone has the awareness of being a Global Green actor since Dublin City Council has been working towards significant investments in energy efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and sustainable urban development.
2013
MEDS Lisbon, Portugal
RE-ACTION
We react to everything around us and this immediate capacity to respond when facing something allows us to take a stand and, together with our principles, to form an opinion and act accordingly. MEDS intends to reflect and act upon the city’s small scale problems, around the area of Graça hill.
We react to everything around us and this immediate capacity to respond when facing something allows us to take a stand and, together with our principles, to form an opinion and act accordingly. MEDS intends to reflect and act upon the city’s small scale problems, around the area of Graça hill.
2012
MEDS Ljubljana, Slovenia
SENSE-ABILITY
Several senses are often neglected nowadays throughout the world. Working with different materials and new approaches, we realise several temporary projects installed all around the city of Ljubljana. The purpose is to confront public audiences with the main concept behind each project and to encourage their public use.
Several senses are often neglected nowadays throughout the world. Working with different materials and new approaches, we realise several temporary projects installed all around the city of Ljubljana. The purpose is to confront public audiences with the main concept behind each project and to encourage their public use.
2011
MEDS Istanbul, Turkey
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EUROPE AND ASIA
The city center of Istanbul is the perfect evidence of the juxtaposition of two continents: Europe and Asia. The contrast of culture, history, geography, is studied by tutors who define their workshops around these respective variables. Students are able to work and share ideas across disciplines, traditions and cultures.
The city center of Istanbul is the perfect evidence of the juxtaposition of two continents: Europe and Asia. The contrast of culture, history, geography, is studied by tutors who define their workshops around these respective variables. Students are able to work and share ideas across disciplines, traditions and cultures.
2010
MEDS Alanya, Turkey
ALICE IN DESIGNLAND
The classical tale “Alice in Wonderland” is transformed into Alice in Designland as seen throughout the eyes of design students. Divided into four groups, they work on installations, construction, recycled materials and local tools, while sharing experiences, knowledge and fun.
The classical tale “Alice in Wonderland” is transformed into Alice in Designland as seen throughout the eyes of design students. Divided into four groups, they work on installations, construction, recycled materials and local tools, while sharing experiences, knowledge and fun.