This year, we are celebrating the collective. Neither studying nor working is something that
we do alone. Every project requires a collaboration between diverse specialists and a
collective effort. Only together we can create a bigger impact in our design professions.
During the graduation weekend of 2024, we are giving an equal platform to all 42 graduates.
This exhibition showcases a group of designers with unique voices who are shaping a better
future together. It is important to celebrate the autonomy of each project and at the same
time to look for common ground. Through the themes of: Synchronising with Nature,
Liveable cities, Changing habits, Memory of a place and Just societies we will uncover the
shared values that unite this generation.
There is a sensitivity to the way in which this year’s graduates question how to act in a world
full of fragmented collectives, where the needs of humans, animals and plants are often
dismissed. They seek to establish a dialogue and common ground between diverse actors of
collectives, they align with them, demonstrating empathy to the varied needs of both human
and non-human communities.
The graduation exhibition provides a moment to connect with the broader collective. This
year’s graduates follow in the footsteps of previous generations and build on their legacy.
This exhibition places a special focus on this rich, intergenerational community and examines
how the discourse of our profession has changed over time. Where are we heading to in the
future? We invite the graduates to enter a dialogue with the past generations and reflect
together on our collective future.
Title: The Collective
Type: Graduation Weekend - exhibition design and curation
Location: Amsterdam Academy of Architecture, Waterlooplein
Client: Amsterdam Academy of Architecture
Year: 2024
Collaboration: Anna Zan
we do alone. Every project requires a collaboration between diverse specialists and a
collective effort. Only together we can create a bigger impact in our design professions.
During the graduation weekend of 2024, we are giving an equal platform to all 42 graduates.
This exhibition showcases a group of designers with unique voices who are shaping a better
future together. It is important to celebrate the autonomy of each project and at the same
time to look for common ground. Through the themes of: Synchronising with Nature,
Liveable cities, Changing habits, Memory of a place and Just societies we will uncover the
shared values that unite this generation.
There is a sensitivity to the way in which this year’s graduates question how to act in a world
full of fragmented collectives, where the needs of humans, animals and plants are often
dismissed. They seek to establish a dialogue and common ground between diverse actors of
collectives, they align with them, demonstrating empathy to the varied needs of both human
and non-human communities.
The graduation exhibition provides a moment to connect with the broader collective. This
year’s graduates follow in the footsteps of previous generations and build on their legacy.
This exhibition places a special focus on this rich, intergenerational community and examines
how the discourse of our profession has changed over time. Where are we heading to in the
future? We invite the graduates to enter a dialogue with the past generations and reflect
together on our collective future.
Title: The Collective
Type: Graduation Weekend - exhibition design and curation
Location: Amsterdam Academy of Architecture, Waterlooplein
Client: Amsterdam Academy of Architecture
Year: 2024
Collaboration: Anna Zan