Vertical Studio 2023 Takes on Hatfield

Posted on February 22, 2023

 

Get ready for a mind-bending, boundary-shattering adventure that will reimagine the very fabric of Hatfield's transport infrastructure. From February 22nd to 24th, the Vertical Studio will explore a bold new vision for the future of urban living. No longer content with the same old roads, railways stations, and bus stops, we're breaking free from the past and designing a fully integrated, open-space network that puts people first.

But this isn't just another plain urban planning exercise. We're talking about living, breathing ecosystems that take inspiration from the stories of the city's inhabitants. We'll sketch, trance, and narrate the vibrant tapestry of everyday life in Hatfield, weaving it into an exciting and accessible vision of the future.

Get ready to see Hatfield in a new light, with student neighbourhoods and educational precincts bursting with life and vitality. We'll build models and scripts bringing this brave new world to life, complete with living walls, parks, outdoor seating, sidewalks, balconies, and all the little moments that make a city special.

Our laboratory is the railway corridor that skirts the campus in the west and dissects Hatfield into two (stretching from Lynnwood Rd to Jan Shoba St). We're not just imagining the next city; we're making it a reality with people-centric designs that put safety and accessibility front and centre. Get ready to be part of the most exciting revolution in urban living.

Follow us on our Social Media pages to see how this year's Vertical studio unfolds. #boukundeVS23

- Author Oratile Mothoagae

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