Abstract

Global Research Nairobi Studio at Wentworth Institute, Boston: Grounding Their Vision is a project which encapsulates a range of programs and focuses primarily on community-led design and a participatory approaches to reimagining the future of an existing community public space, within the informal settlement of Mathare, Nairobi, Kenya. This paper explores the project as marking a strong collaborative connection between Wentworth Institute Architecture the University of Nairobi and the United Nations - Habitat.

Presenters

John Ellis
Professor of Architecture - Global Research Studio, Architecture, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Massachusetts, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Ecological Foundations

KEYWORDS

Informal, Settlement, Nairobi, Kenya, Participatory, Community, Design

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