About Us …
"Next50 Collective Futures" is an ongoing collaborative initiative, led by Tanzil Shafique (Open Studio UK) and Saimum Kabir (Context Bd). It is a set of projects to bring out the best research and design ideas related to the future of the built environment in Bangladesh. In other words, it’s about bridging research and social impact for facilitating the transition towards a more just and equitable society, with a focus on providing a transdisciplinary network of knowledge production.
The first project in the initiative is an edited book volume, where 50+ articles featuring critical and creative perspectives, recommendations and visions from local and international built-environment professionals and thinkers have been collected, and have been edited by an expert editorial panel. See the 9 themes in which these articles are arranged. There are more than 150 people involved, starting with the authors, editorial panel, reviewers, illustrators, graphic designers, event management and production team members. Beyond that, industry partners are also involved to facilitate the production process.
Beyond the book and website project, through a series of events and engagements of architects and professionals, we aim to reach out to a wider audience including the younger generations, particularly, key upcoming practices and academics who we believe are already shaping a better-built environment through their work.
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