This session will feature Indigenous architects with extensive experience collaborating with diverse communities and integrating cultural elements and art into their work. They will present case studies of cultural art integration from their work with tribal communities and nonprofit organizations, including cultural centers, educational buildings, affordable housing, and mixed-use developments.
Join us to learn how to develop an art plan; engage local artists; incorporate art elements and culturally enriched spaces into façades, site features, and interior spaces; and engage community members in the design process.
Learning Objectives
- Explore how to integrate culturally significant art elements into your projects in stained concrete, tile work, etched glass, and many other mediums.
- Get real-world, specific examples of how to engage local, national, and international artists in your projects.
- Find out how Indigenous cultures can be honored and reflected in culturally significant spaces and design elements, including incorporating culturally specific design patterns into various architectural mediums for interior and exterior expression.
- Discover how to achieve meaningful cultural expression in your projects through cultural research as well as engagement of elders, youth, and families.