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Design Residency SloveniaHyperaccumulating Architectures: Micro Infrastructures for Mycoremediation Strategies
The residency combines mycoremediation techniques and conceptual objects to tackle heavy metal soil contamination. Drawing inspiration from adaptive plant and fungi species known as accumulators and in the face of environmental instability and climate change, it will explore resilient ecosystems through symbiotic infrastructure.
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Design Residency SloveniaUnfolding Kropa’s nail production: between utility and cultural impact
Kropa, a small Slovenian town with a remarkable history of ironworking, will become a setting for a residency for two designers to explore the historical, cultural and socio-economic dimensions of blacksmithing and nail production.
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Design Workshop SloveniaA Crash Course in Crafting Biodiversity
The crash course designed by Trajna / Krater Collective consists of two workshops co-led by Debra Solomon, Urška Škerl, and Alen Mangafić, that explore urban biodiversity stewardship through innovative practices. They are designed to enhance understanding of urban ecosystem management and spatial interventions.
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Design Residency PortugalPlant Based Design Residency #5 – Wicker
Wicker basket weaver Abílio Pereira and designer Toni Grilo collaborated in this residency by Passa Ao Futuro to create a small collection of wicker furniture right at the heart of the artisan’s workshop.
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Summer School PortugalMADE IN Basketry Summer School
The summer school, organized by Passa Ao Futuro at Loulé Criativo in Portugal from 22 July to 3 August 2024, explored traditional Portuguese basket weaving with guidance from master craftspeople and designers. Over 100 applications from 21 countries highlight its appeal and focus on merging tradition with contemporary design.
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Design Residency PortugalPlant Based Design Residency #4 – Esparto
In this residency by Passa Ao Futuro designer Henrique Ralheta collaborated with an esparto basket weaver craftsman Isidoro Ramos and in their collaboration they incorporated the doormat stitch, one of the unique techniques used in Esparto work - an art recently rehabilitated in Loulé. The residency was also made possible with the support of De La Espada that produced the wooden structure of Henrique & Isidoro pieces.
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Design Residency PortugalPlant Based Design Residency #3 – Palm
Inspired by the traditional elliptical or round shapes used in palm basketry, the collection resulting in the Passa Ao Futuro residency organised between designer Joana Astolfi and craftswomen Sónia Mendez & Susana Mendez is based on the simple gesture of folding them in half, creating a space for carrying or storing objects.
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Design Residency SloveniaBiodiversity Walks with Trajna & Debra Solomon
A Walking Residency* embarks on a two-week hiking tour across Ljubljana’s urban(ized) greens. This research collaboration between Trajna’s eco-social designers and multispecies urbanist Debra Solomon aims to delineate a green corridor, a connective pathway facilitating wildlife migration throughout the city.
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Design Residency PortugalPLANT BASED DESIGN RESIDENCY #2 – CANE
The collaboration between designer Christian Haas and craftsman Domingos Vaz during the residency organised by Passa Ao Futuro, created the mini-collection of cane baskets blurring the boundaries between craftsmanship and design.
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Design Residency PortugalPLANT BASED DESIGN RESIDENCY #1 – Soft Rush
In this residency organised by Passa Ao Futuro, designer Sam Baron and basket weavers Nuno Henriques and Sónia Henriques of Toino Abel got inspired by the junco bundle and Sam Baron's concept of utilizing the flower part of the reed has led to several innovations.