Strelka Institute / OMA + AMO
Strelka Construction Site © Strelka
It was just announced that OMA + AMO will collaborate with Strelka, a postgraduate school for media, architecture and design in Moscow. The new school is launching an educational program where a select group of students will work intensely and innovatively on a series of themes aimed to reshape Russia’s current role in the world. In an attempt to raise the ambition of the creative industries in Russia, the institute will challenge students with a variety of projects. The students will guided by the expertise of both Russian and international creative leaders.
More about the collaboration after the break.
View from Roof Platform © Strelka
The president of Strelka, Ilya Oskolkov-Tsentsiper, explained, “The scale of challenges facing Russia requires a new generation of architects and designers to deal with them. We are delighted to collaborate with AMO and Rem Koolhaas, who have talent, will and experience on a level required by the task.”
To aid Strelka, OMA + AMO will provide the framework for these creative investigations. Koolhaas has continued to be interested in Russia and will now play a vital role in shaping the next generation of architects, “I’m fascinated that my longstanding interest in Russia can now take the form of an involvement in education…”
Hallway under construction © Strelka
Lecture Hall under construction © Strelka
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コールハース/OMA + AMOが設立に協力したモスクワのメディア・建築・デザインの大学院大学Strelka→http://t.co/bn1xPqPJ その学生のためのハブBar Strelka@CraneTVの動画→http://t.co/gcMXvR7d 菓子工場のリノベ。