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What? The Study Program Description

The spring break study program in February 2024 is an exciting opportunity for architecture students and others from universities around the world to engage in a comprehensive exploration of the Guaire River in Caracas. The program is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the river’s magnitude, infrastructure condition, and its potential as an integrating space within the city. Furthermore, the program aims to facilitate the reconstruction of the river’s memory through immersive fieldwork experiences, culminating in the construction of a site-specific project.

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Where? Exploration of Guaire River

During the week-long program, participants will have the opportunity to explore the Guaire River from various perspectives. This may involve studying its historical significance, analyzing its current state, and envisioning its future potential as a vital component of Caracas’ urban landscape. The exploration will include guided tours along different sections of the river, allowing participants to witness firsthand the diverse aspects of its infrastructure and surroundings.

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Why? Infrastructure Condition and Possibilities & Reconstruction of River Memory

A key focus of the study program will be to assess the infrastructure condition of the Guaire River as an enviromental resource for the city. This involve examining existing structures that interact with the river. Participants will be encouraged to envision possibilities for enhancing the river’s role as an integrating space within the city, encompassing discussions on urban planning, landscape, architecture, and sustainable development strategies aimed at revitalizing the nature and the community and citizenship relationship with the river.

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Understanding and reconstructing the memory of the Guaire River will be a fundamental aspect of the program. By delving into the cultural and social significance of the river over time, participants can contribute to a collective effort to preserve its heritage while envisioning new narratives for its future.

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How? Fieldwork Experience and Construction Project
The study program will offer hands-on fieldwork experiences that allow participants to engage directly with the Guaire River and its surroundings. This involve activities such as site analysis, sketching, photography, and data collection aimed at informing subsequent design interventions. The culmination of the program will be marked by the construction of a site-specific project along the river, providing participants with a tangible opportunity to apply their knowledge and creativity in shaping a physical intervention within this urban context.

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