From the Metropolis to the Village: The Art of Designing Disorder as a Transitional Practice.
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The interview with Professor Pablo Sendra explores applying design-driven urban regeneration strategies—traditionally used in cities—to small towns and historic villages. Drawing on Designing Disorder, co-authored by Sendra and Richard Sennett, the discussion highlights how fostering adaptable, co-designed spaces can stimulate social connections and sustainable transformations. Sendra emphasizes the importance of combining physical and social interventions through an "assemblage" approach, where interconnected systems shape urban change. Prototypes, as temporary, low-cost solutions, are proposed to test and refine interventions. Collective care and co-creation emerge as critical for nurturing community ownership, social resilience, and climate adaptation. The interview underlines the potential of these methods to enhance fragile territories by prioritizing flexible, inclusive, and environmentally mindful designs.
Source: DIID
Authors: Pablo Sendra, Laura Succini, Riccardo Mercuri
Institutions: University College London, University of Bologna
Language: English
Subfield: Urban Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415243288
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