EU-Roma Dwelling
dal 31/5/2009 al 28/6/2009
Segnalato da
31/5/2009
EU-Roma Dwelling
The Royal Institute of British Architects - RIBA, London
Focusing on Europe's fastest growing ethnic minority - the Roma - this exhibition gives a unique opportunity to view a series of experimental projects conducted in Roma communities across Europe. The exhibition presents visuals of Roma architecture, temporary settlements, and the materials and construction techniques of dwellings in Italy, Serbia, Romania, UK and Greece.
Focusing on Europe’s fastest growing ethnic minority – the Roma – this exhibition gives a unique opportunity to view a series of experimental projects conducted in Roma communities across Europe.
The exhibition presents previously unpublished visuals of Roma architecture, temporary settlements, and the materials and construction techniques of dwellings in Italy, Serbia, Romania, UK and Greece.
Timed to coincide with the second Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month.
With the support of the Culture Programme of the European Union, Centre for Sustainable Fashion at the London College of Fashion and the School of Architecture, University of East London.
Image: Roma Dwelling, Persani (Brasov), Romania (cropped). Photo: Catalin Berescu
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Gallery 2, RIBA
66 Portland Place, London
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00 except Tues 10.00- 21.00
Free Admission