Dates: June 25 – July 5, 2025
The summer school is organised by the Institute of Contemporary Art, Design and Architecture of the Art Academy of Latvia in collaboration with the cultural association CAMPOSAZ, Valmiermuiža Association of Culture, and the Faculty of Architecture and Design of the RISEBA University of Applied Sciences.
Duration: 11 days (arrival June 24, departure Aug 6)
Location: Valmiera, Valmiermuiža, Latvia / indoors and outdoors
Type of course: with overnight accommodation
Languages of instruction: Latvian and English
“FestivaL’and 6.0” invites to go beyond the academic knowledge and get out of the classroom into the physical world of materials, crafts and construction for city users of all generations. The participants led by design and architecture professionals will generate ideas, design, learn and create an instant spatial interventions as an audiovisual adventure and part of culture program in Valmiermuiža park.
The summer school is devoted to the idea of the contemporary ephemeral architecture and urban design elements as catalysts for important processes in the society, urban environments, perception, and usability of the city. During the summer school, participants will gain knowledge, skills and experience in the process of design creation from research, ideation, tectonic experimentation to 1:1 scale hands on construction.
The application for 2025 is NOW CLOSED.
