architecture, Mexico and infiltration

we infiltrated an architecture congress in mexico.
the theme was the preservation and revitalization of the historical centers.
while most people talked about restoring monuments and making beautiful buildings we suggested interventions using digital technologies to implement relational architectures and urban practices that could get people involved in the urban tissues, stimulate, inspire and create opportunities.

here

http://www.artisopensource.net/2008/11/08/architettura-relattiva/

you can find some additional info and a PDF of the theories we presented. The PDF is only in italian for now, but it will be available in english, spanish and french by the end of next week, as we are expanding it to turn it into a book called "rel:active architecture" that will be freely available on the internet.

We will also be designing a series of lectures to be held on the subject in various universities and institutions in Europe and central/south america.

I would love to hear from people that are interested in these issues to receive comments and contributions and to see if we can get some of you involved.

best,
xDxD

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, Salvatore Iaconesi

oh, and here is some info about the installation we did in Mexico City, in a beautiful cloister of the colonia Coyoacan

rel:attiva presenza

http://www.artisopensource.net/2008/11/08/relattiva-presenza/

best,
xDxD