Idea Submission
easaHQ part of easa010 // European Architecture Students Assembly
26.2.10 Sesam Teaser from easaUK on Vimeo.
A not for profit organisation running architecture events, hosting exhibtions, giving kids a start and bringing people together.
Submitted by cma.
Having registered and received the most votes in the winter addition we have decided to have a second pass at umbro industries.
easa010 is an organisation of students of architecture along with a couple of recent graduates. We have been working on all things easa010 since November 2007, bidding for the summer assembly in Cyprus in late 2008 and forming a legally recognised company in 2009. The team is 100% volunteer based.
easaHQ is using the organisation of the 30th European Architecture Students Assembly, which is being held in Manchester this summer, as a spark to benifit the creative community of Manchester, both in architecture and beyond.
We are working closely with Manchester City Council, among others, to bring the assembly face to face with the residents of Manchester, through events in the city centre, but also by placing the results of the workshops in public locations as part of easaDAY.
20% of the workshops at this year's assembly will be Manchester based - either run by talent from Manchester or aimed at leaving a tangible improvement to the city's fabric and art scene.
Working from easaHQ the team have put together international competitions, run workshops on architecture, held and arranged walking tours of Manchester, and held events in the city centre designed to encourage people to engage with and think about their city.
We have also established an art gallery which has a constantly growing reputation. The gallery has a strict policy of providing free space for our three target groups: emerging artists, architecture students and community groups. So far we have worked with dozens of individuals, often giving them the opportunity to exhibit for the first time.
easaHQ ties this commitment to grass roots art to its links with Interval, CUBE, MADF, Blank Media and others in an initiative we are calling easaHUB. The aim is to feed artists who are interested in helping out with EASA to related creative volunteer bases, such as CUBE and UHC.
As well as this easaHUB is working to give vulnerable and disadvantaged young people exposure to the particularly overlooked subject of Architecture, along with Construction, Design and other STEM-related sectors who ordinarily would not have the opportunity to do so.
easa010 will bring together 400 students of architecture working on 25+ workshops for two of the most energetically creative weeks Manchester has ever seen.
EASA is an example of creative people making things happen, challenging opinions and making a difference for the wider community. easa010 is happening. easaHQ is happening now and will still be here when easa010 is a memory, but we need money.
The money we are applying for will go toward maximising the impact of this unique opportunity for the creative community of Manchester. It will go on materials, bills, operational costs and up keep of easaHQ, Manchester talent run workshops in the assembly itself and all associated costs. It will enable easa010 to leave a living legacy to its host city.
www.easauk.net info@easauk.net
easa010 will allow students from across the UK and Europe to exchange ideas and implement them into the public realm- opening up architecture and design for the whole of Manchester. A great opportunity!
Posted by eun on Apr 5th, 2010
I walk past that building every day and I have to say that I had no idea that that is what is going down there. I think you should do something to make it more inviting!
Posted by tam on Apr 4th, 2010
want to participate, love workshops!
Posted by ino on Apr 3rd, 2010
easa, 20 years but is the youngest architectural factory, and manchester will see it for sure.
Posted by nunzio on Apr 3rd, 2010
easa is a great start for young architects to get involved and take part in architectural life, best of luck, Manchester!!
Posted by anastasia on Apr 2nd, 2010
good luck!!!
Posted by casi on Apr 2nd, 2010
Looks great.
Posted by EmmetK on Apr 2nd, 2010
The deserved winner.
Posted by wa_dams on Apr 2nd, 2010
it's gonna be bangin, architecturally speaking
Posted by jack2708 on Apr 2nd, 2010
A unique oppertunity to demonstrate what an exciting and dynamic city manchester is to a large number of dynamic and exciting European Architecture Students who will contribute immersurably to the life of the city.
Posted by jhf on Apr 1st, 2010
Linking Manchester and its talent to Europe...wonderful opportunity. Go for it!!
Posted by stevie on Mar 18th, 2010
The team have worked so hard to pull this off and really need the funding to achieve the dream. A wonderful venture which deserves your support.
Posted by 19vivat on Mar 18th, 2010
This years EASA promises to be great- what an oportunity they're giving to the students of europe to creatively explore Manchester!! Great work!!
Posted by l_anerlee on Feb 28th, 2010
Initiative and commitment, these young Mancunians have it, let’s nurture and encourage them, they are the future!! well done and good luck!!
Posted by patrick_parrot on Feb 28th, 2010
I would like to wish the guys at easa hq the very best of luck, their hard work and determination needs to be recognised, well done lads an inspiration to us all!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by redman99 on Feb 28th, 2010
Dum tempus habemus, operemur bonum - While we have the time, let us do good.
Posted by kemal on Feb 28th, 2010
easa hq is a such a superb venue for young Mancunians to showcase to the world their creative and artistic talents, brilliant idea good luck guys!
Posted by k-loney on Feb 28th, 2010
EASA Manchester will be one of a kind. With an urban context like the one in Manchester and a focus on 2010's EASA-theme set on "IDENTITY", i am just hoping i will be there to take part in this creative two-week-long brainstorming! Imagine the result!
Posted by rossun on Feb 24th, 2010
looking forward to that! will give me another good insight in the city and we'll do our best to give back to the city!
Posted by franziska on Feb 23rd, 2010
I am really looking forward to Manchester's EASA event! It will be a great opportunity to creatively respond to the urban environment of a great city! Go on Manchester!
Posted by helenrose16 on Feb 23rd, 2010
EASA Manchester will be a wonderful urban event for the city. As an assembly that focuses heavily on its context its perfect for Umbro industries. I hope all the hard work pays off. Good luck!
Posted by DonnchadhG on Feb 23rd, 2010
EASA is a really major event that aims to study and improve each year the context in wich it takes place. Manchester will be such a challange!
Posted by mgd on Feb 23rd, 2010
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