An Urgent Situation: Rethinking Tourism through Architecture, Art and Community Pt.2

During phase two of An Urgent Situation, a series of online gatherings will focus on a specific task: the conceptual and physical development of Samong Haven Bali, a culture centre presently in development in rural North-West Bali, Indonesia.

This initiative offers participants a unique opportunity to propose and develop ideas that connect visitors and the visited, encourage cultural exchange and development, minimise environmental impact and contribute to conservation. Combining insights from phase one with new concepts and inspirations, the group will (a) script a manifesto for responsible and resilient development, and (b) create design proposals for Samong Haven Bali – plans for sustainable, low-impact constructions that reflect the manifesto’s ideals and are practically realisable.

It is hoped that phase three of this project (2023) will bring some of those plans to fruition on site in Bali. Residents participating in phase two’s online community will be prioritised for participation in phase three, working on the ground at Samong Haven Bali. The ability to participate in both phases is not a criterion for selection for phase two. However, to assist our planning for 2022 and 2023, we’ll ask you to indicate your desired level of involvement within your phase two application.

Structure

Online community/residency
(3 - 31 October)

In October, residents will meet as a group online twice each week, with further opportunities to meet in smaller gatherings. Sessions will be held together with project partners, guest mentors, and residents themselves will have space to propose activities. This stage of the residency will: 

• give time for all participants to get to know each. 
• review key points from the An Urgent Situation talk series, and take those ideas further.
• learn about the Samong Haven Bali site and appraise its development model and principles.
• script a dynamic, inspiring and practical manifesto that can be carried forward into the design development. 

Design Development
(31 October 2022 - 30 January 2023)

The aim of the design workshops is to evolve at least two proposals based in sustainable, low-impact construction principles, for building at Samong Haven Bali during phase three of An Urgent Situation, an on-site residency in Bali. The proposals need to embody the theory and values outlined during the online residency. The design workshops will foreground peer cooperation and feedback between two cross-disciplinary groups of eight participants. Project partners Don Lawrence and Eleena Jamil will each steer a group.

Potential residents 

Applications are welcomed from architects, artisans, craftspeople, artists, designers and all others whose interests and experience are relevant to the residency’s theme. Essential for selection is an interest in community, in place making, and in low impact construction.

16 places are available. Selection will be based on the relevance of the application and the applicant’s ability both to gain from, and contribute to, the activities of the online residency. PRAKSIS aims to provide an environment for development and professional growth: applications are welcome from practitioners of differing ages and experience levels.