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The Socially situated Architectural Pedagogies (SArPe) project brings together the concepts of situated knowledge, critical pedagogy, and spatial commons in order to promote collaborative and inclusive approaches to architectural education. This involves opening up experimental design studios to external participants and working with non-academic educators and learners to co-produce architectural knowledge. SArPe also seeks to challenge traditional roles within the field of architecture, such as the expert architect and the passive learner, by working on site with people from diverse backgrounds and proposing a long-term curriculum development based on the project's pedagogical experiments. The ultimate goal of the SArPe project is to train student architects in a horizontal, collaborative and engaged co-creation practice that connects educators, learners, citizens and societal partners.

SArPe aims at fostering socially situated forms of architectural pedagogies paired with innovation in Higher Education Institutions and beyond. It is based on an integrated system of teaching, learning, training activities paired with deep engagement, outreach and dissemination towards both educators and learners.

O.1 Situate teaching activities in Architecture and architectural curricula much closer to societal challenges (e.g. inclusion and social inequalities). Ultimately, addressing the knowledge, skills and competencies gaps required in architectural curricula by implementing commons-oriented, socially situated teaching and learning activities.

O.2 Experiment with innovative tools and learning environments, especially (but not only) studio-based activities. This also links to addressing challenges and opportunities brought to light by the pandemic period, both in terms of students’ needs, new digital tools and blended teaching formats.

O.3 Engage and empower non-academic organisations and partners within target. This objective entails involving not only institutional stakeholders but also deeper engagement with the not-for-profit sector and non-institutionalised actors.

O.4 Contribute towards shaping the role of the architect as an active citizen who addresses the quest for generative socio-spatial commons, advocates for bottom-up and inclusive practices for its co-design.

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The Socially Situated Architectural Pedagogies (SArPe) website is dedicated to promoting inclusive and collaborative approaches to architectural education. We bring together the concepts of situated knowledge, critical pedagogy, and spatial commons to challenge traditional roles in the field of architecture. Our goal is to train student architects in a horizontal, collaborative, and engaged co-creation practice that connects educators, learners, citizens, and societal partners. Our website offers a wealth of information on the project's aims, objectives, and activities, as well as the latest news, events, and publications. You can also find a repository of best practices and literature on socially situated architectural pedagogies. We also showcase our academic and civil society partners, including Pavia University, University of Malaga, Istanbul Technical University, Delft University of Technology, Spazio Gioco Pavia, and Zero Discrimination Association. Our project focuses on situating teaching activities in architecture and architectural curricula much closer to societal challenges, such as inclusion and social inequalities. We experiment with innovative tools and learning environments, especially (but not only) studio-based activities, and engage and empower non-academic organizations and partners. Our ultimate goal is to contribute towards shaping the role of the architect as an active citizen who addresses the quest for generative socio-spatial commons and advocates for bottom-up and inclusive practices for its co-design. Visit our website to learn more about the SArPe project and how you can get involved.

The SArPe project is a collaborative effort between a multi-disciplinary consortium of experts from the University of Pavia, the University of Malaga, Istanbul Technical University, and the TU Delft. The project aims to promote inclusive and collaborative approaches to architectural education and challenge traditional roles and perspectives. The team is working with organisations such as the Zero Discrimination Organisation, which empowers Roma communities in Turkey, and SpazioGioco, an organisation advocating for inclusive playgrounds, to create synergies and have a strong impact while prioritising civic values and participation.

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