Terra Mare
MA Design Studio 2026
Teaching
Desire and Controversy in Provincia di Macerata
The Marche region, nestled between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine Mountains in central Italy, is both an attractive area and a stage of tensions. Its picturesque landscapes, rich culinary traditions and sunny climate make it highly attractive from an outsider’s perspective. However, from within, the region grapples in daily life with shrinkage, limited public services and environmental risks.
We will explore this territory through multiple lenses, such as natural resources, local perspectives, and external influences. Intertwining desirable aspects (mountains, sea, local agriculture, cultural projects…) and controversial issues (drying land, administrative centers for migrants, lack of transports, earthquakes…), we aim to grasp the region’s complexity.
In May, we will embark on a one-week fieldwork excursion or a case study research (PiV). We will explore diverse situations, potential project sites, engage with stakeholders, and gain insights into local initiatives and rural transformations.
Afterward, we will develop design projects that address the identified tensions within specific geographical contexts.
Team: WiMi Jeanne Lacour, Veljko Marković / LA Lorenza Manfredi / TT Sina Schaper
Wann: Donnerstags und/oder Freitags | 10:00 – 18:00 Uhr
Wo: A701
Studio Einführung: 17.04.2025 | 10:30 Uhr
