Luigi Ferrara on Expo Area as Urban Lab and the Future of Participatory Design
Luigi Ferrara has outlined his vision for transforming Milan's Expo site into an innovative hub that emphasizes technology and sustainable living using the Charrette method. With his extensive background from the Institute Without Boundaries, he promotes collaborative design involving end-users. His plans include a summer program that would host 80 participants to rethink the Expo's infrastructure, integrating features such as shared workspaces, modular housing, and solar energy solutions. Ferrara argues that Arexpo is a prime location for experimenting with urban design, while aiming to position Milan as a leader in future living solutions. The exhibition will continue until September 30, 2016.
Key facts
- Luigi Ferrara interviewed by Artribune about Expo area redevelopment.
- Ferrara leads Institute Without Boundaries.
- Charrette method uses participatory design with experts, teachers, students.
- Design moving from industrial to 'design beyond design' with personalization.
- Three phases: visualization, simulation, user interaction.
- Earl Cook coined 'wisdom economy' in 1982.
- Summer School involved 80 participants redesigning Expo site.
- Model includes automated transport, public institutions, coworking, modular housing, solar roofs.
- Arexpo connected to Malpensa airport and has subway access.
- Exhibition at Cascina Triulza until September 30, 2016.
Entities
Artists
- Luigi Ferrara
Institutions
- Institute Without Boundaries
- Artribune
- Arexpo
- Cascina Triulza
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Malpensa
- Abruzzo