On June 17, at Hoi An Central Park, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, a workshop was held to consult with the community, experts, artisans, artists, etc. to launch the Hoi An Creative Space design competition with the goal of connecting people, ideas and creative resources unique to Hoi An.
The Hoi An Creative Space Design Competition aims to transform Hoi An Central Park into the “innovative heart” of the city, designing it into a creative space to gather and nurture Hoi An’s creative nuclei, thereby creating an environment for creative economic and cultural development, with special priority given to the fields of handicrafts and folk arts.
This is also an important activity within the framework of the project "Promoting innovation of youth and communities for sustainable urban development" implemented in Hoi An by the United Nations Human Settlements Program ( UN-Habitat), with funding from Fondation Botnar (Switzerland), with the implementation of the Youth Union, Hoi An Center for Culture, Sports and Radio and Television, and the companionship of business partners such as Wemaster, Hoianlife, etc.
The consultation workshop attracted a large number of artists, creative groups, community organizations, social enterprises, professional associations and young people, and members of the Hoi An Youth Union.
This is to create conditions for the community to participate in shaping this creative space right from the first steps, and also to start a new journey, where the city and the community join hands to create a creative space that is truly used by the community - proposed by the community and led by the community.
At the workshop, Mr. Tran Quoc Vuong - Deputy Secretary of Hoi An City Youth Union, Deputy Head of Project Board; Mr. Nguyen Phuong Dong - Deputy Director of Hoi An City Culture - Sports and Radio - Television Center shared about the vision of creative space for Hoi An city in the future, towards international integration. The goal is to transform Hoi An Central Park into the "innovative heart" of the city.
The highlight that took up most of the consultation program was the discussion and listening to opinions from businesses, artisans, community groups and youth about the function, operating model, as well as the necessary priorities to ensure that this space truly brings value to the community. In addition, there were shared visions about creative spaces in the overall urban development of Hoi An by experts.
From the perspective of architectural expertise to community experience, the Head of the competition jury - Architect Nguyen Huy Khanh, together with experts and artists, shared about the potential, vision, creativity, and construction capabilities for creative spaces, perspectives on functionality from architectural expertise, expectations of using KGST to connect the community, using KGST sustainably, etc.
As key players in the local creative ecosystem, businesses also contribute practical insights into the need for space and ideas to develop innovative communities from this community space.
A truly creative space needs the voice of the community, those who will use the space long-term, reflecting the real needs of the community. Therefore, each opinion and idea from the community, represented by experts, artists, businesses, young people, etc., shared at the consultation session is the foundation for completing the topic and official criteria for the Hoi An Creative Space design competition.
The community has contributed to the idea of “co-designing” and being “co-authors” for the creative space. Really discussing and answering the questions together: What is needed for a creative space and why? How to organize and operate? What are the priorities for implementation?
Ms. Ngo Phuong Thao - Director of Wemaster, representative of the Organizing Committee, shared about the organizational framework and expected roadmap of the Hoi An Creative Space design competition.
Accordingly, the Organizing Committee of the competition includes representatives of Hoi An City People's Committee, UN-Habitat representatives and representatives of local creative organizations as members of the jury. This multi-stakeholder collaboration demonstrates a commitment to promoting innovation in the cultural and community context of Hoi An.
The jury consists of people with solid professional knowledge, extensive experience and prestige in professional fields related to architecture, design, art, innovation and community development.
Have a deep understanding of the history, culture, and community of Hoi An and/or have lived, worked, or implemented projects locally. Actively contributing to the community, recognized by the professional or local community through practical activities or initiatives that have a positive, sustainable impact.
There are representatives from local authorities, representatives of innovative businesses in Hoi An, representatives of artists, creators, businesses/organizations connecting innovative resources, and individuals who have a positive influence in the community on sustainable development.
According to the draft regulations, the design goals focus on the following criteria: Reuseable; Flexible; Accessible; Inspirable and Contributing to the construction of creative spaces.
The contest is open to all, encouraging diverse participation from professional and semi-professional organizations and individuals and the design community.
After completing the rules and topics, the contest will officially launch and receive entries in July 2025.
Phase 1 (from July 2025) will organize consultations, listen to and receive contributions on the necessary functions, criteria and standards of creative spaces.
Phase 2 (from September 2025) will conduct preliminary evaluation, select projects for the final round, organize training and present the project directly. The results are expected to be announced in October 2025.
Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/van-hoa/cong-dong-cung-kien-tao-khong-gian-sang-tao-ben-vung-cho-hoi-an-143934.html
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