Posted on November 20, 2009 by Yoon Kyung
The project of urban regeneration is not simply for the London 2012 Olympics. By holding Olympics, London will be transformed into a progressive city in terms of economical, environmental and cultural aspects. It means this project should not be seen as a temporary event and should be viewed in a wider perspective. Thus, [...]
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Posted on November 17, 2009 by nicole
Staging blockbuster sports events is riddled with controversy as evidenced by the problems currently being faced in London in its preparation for the 2012 Olympics. The following are 10 guidelines I have developed in response to the criticisms raised during our tour of the site and in the “Lea Valley Scar” reader. I have chosen [...]
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Posted on November 16, 2009 by john
If I was tasked with ordering a major event like the Olympics my key principles would be as follow
The key objective of this event is delivering the Olympic Games; this must remain at the centre of all subsequent considerations. It is imperative that [...]
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Posted on November 15, 2009 by Elisa
Olympics exists. And they will always exists. But every new edition seems do not remember the past or the past is seen as a success (Barcelona?!): problems (and protests) are basically always the same, mainly arising from the pretest of regeneration, the massive expenditure and the theoretical “good” development programme and its legacy. The result [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on November 15, 2009 by verena
how to avoid dystopia
1. The impact of “sports” must reach beyond the event (and it serving capitalist desires). Sports must be regarded as driver for the national social-wellbeing and social inclusion. Main priorities should thus be the improvement of existing sports facilities and the direction of public awareness towards [...]
Posted on October 16, 2009 by Elisa
Q1：Which one is Elisa favourite cultural space?
For Elisa, the cultural space is just alike a concept of idea. There are two general ideas of cultural spaces in her mind. The first cultural space is the city. Every city has different kind of architectures, peoples, zones, spcificity… It [...]
Posted on October 16, 2009 by Elisa
1) What is your favourite cultural space? Why?
In Taipei there is a place called “Spot”, a fantastic cultural heritage that is now transformed in a Theatre, a Cinema, a Restaurant, a Bookstore… Once it was a diplomatic representative building, big and luxurious, with a beautiful garden. Now, once rebuilt, is a great place [...]
Posted on October 16, 2009 by ko chieh
1.Crystal’s favourite culture space is a multiple bookshop which includes books, café and other shops, like ‘eslite ‘In Taiwan. She felt most bookshops in China(or in Beijing)seems more like department store than cultural spaces because people too focus on development of economy. However, in the bookshop which runs for 24 hours and also provides space [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on October 15, 2009 by leonie
1. What is your favorite cultural space? Why?
A Café in Dalston, it’s a rough warehouse. Vernena likes to bring her laptop or book and sit among the quiet environment, she likes to listen to what people are talking about and sometimes can hear some interesting events. Also, Barbican Centre is impressive since she [...]
Posted on October 15, 2009 by amadeus
Q1: What is your favourite culture space? And why?
A.F: My favourite culture space is something like the “Golden touch”. The idea that people can repackaging and bring something new or reinterpret the oldfashioned or outdated culture elements which surround us in our daily life which might bring new market value. Because firstly, the culture industry [...]
