Navigating the in-between: Urban curators connecting institutions and communities
Professional Output
Final publication of the Transition Scapes research project.
Architects, designers, and artists are increasingly stepping into a new role: not just shaping buildings and objects, but curating the complex transitions our cities face. In the context of the energy transition, they bridge the gap between technical systems and everyday life—navigating institutions, engaging communities, and co-creating new imaginaries for our shared urban futures.
But what happens when institutional approaches clash with grassroots initiatives? When top-down policies don’t align with local realities?
Enter Transition-Scapes.
The Transition-Scapes research project explored how interactive tools can help orchestrate the energy transition and what is needed to design and adopt them effectively. This publication introduces interactive tools that help align diverse perspectives, stimulate informed dialogue, and foster collaboration across sectors. These tools are not just visualizations; they are stages for action, enabling professionals and citizens alike to test, debate, and shape sustainable futures—together.
Discover the insights, methods, and design dilemmas behind Transition-Scapes.
Learn from two real-world cases, explore our adaptable model, and find inspiration to create your own tools tailored to your context.