Following generic institutional programmes which has served as framework for research and interventions in Gülensu/Gülsuyu since May 2009, the workshop developed new tools for the ongoing research and communication process of the Cultural Agencies.
(1) Events (2) Collection (3) Archive (4) Communication (5) Library (6) Office
Workshop groups were asked to develop concepts for “plug-in” interventions in the neighbourhood, inserting doubt, triggering debates and stimulating a more strategic discussion on the future role and form of cultural agencies in Gülsuyu and Gülensu. During the 8-day intensive programme, groups were asked to forge direct partnerships with selected cultural institutions and agency practices in the neighbourhood to develop the research and design process. Groups were then asked to develop research into an architectural and material language – to conceptualize a real intervention, which can be implemented after the workshop.
A bilingual interim presentation took place at the Dükkân generating feedback from local residents. Postproduction was completed in January 2010 by Sheffield University. Two students will be invited to make the final presentation at the Dükkân in Spring 2010.
