Developed in response to Swissnex Window #15: Perhaps Silence, the workshop invites participants to uncover how humans, other species, and natural processes shape the places we share. Through photography, drawing, sound, video or other media, participants will transform their observations into creative works for a collective printed magazine.
This creative workshop with Swiss-Dutch design duo andrews & degen explores Kyoto’s Jōdoji neighbourhood through walking, listening, and urban fieldwork. andrews & degen will guide participants from initial observations to concepts and finished works, drawing on their international participatory design and publishing project, Mapping the City.
Example of past magazines: https://mappingthecity.com
Who is it for?
Students, educators, researchers and practitioners in design, architecture, urban studies, ecology, anthropology and sound, as well as anyone interested in creative fieldwork.
*No prior experience required.
Participation: Participants must attend at least two days of the workshop.
Program
Friday November 13 · Bridge Studio, Kyoto
- 10:00am – 3:00pm Explore & empathise: Begin with a collective photowalk through Jōdoji, following encounters, observations and stories to develop your research.
Saturday November 14 · Bridge Studio, Kyoto
- 10:00am – 3:00pm Define & ideate: Develop your theme, deepen your research and explore creative directions.
Sunday November 15 · Bridge Studio, Kyoto
- 12:00pm – 5:00pm Prototype & create: Translate your findings into visual works, experiments or prototypes.
Monday November 16 · Bridge Studio, Kyoto
- 12:00pm – 5:00pm Refine & publish: Finalise your work and create magazine spreads sharing your process and outcomes.
Tuesday November 17 · Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka
- 6:00pm – 7:30pm Present & share: Present your work and celebrate the launch of the collective magazine.
iCal / Outlook
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Swissnex Window #15: Perhaps Silence
November 5, 2026 — December 10, 2026Who shapes the future of culture? Bringing together perspectives from science, art, and technology, Perhaps Silence explores how humans, other species, and emerging technologies contribute to shaping culture. Drawing on photography, sound, and machine learning, the exhibition invites us to rethink how culture is created and who and what shapes its future.
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Opening Event of Swissnex Window #15: Perhaps Silence
November 5, 2026Join us for the opening of Perhaps Silence, with a conversation exploring sound, urban space and the environments we share with other species. Bringing together perspectives from acoustic research, architectural history, sociology and creative practice, the discussion will consider how listening can reveal overlooked relationships in everyday places.
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Soundscape Tour
November 6, 2026What can we discover about a city by listening? In this guided soundscape walk to Nakanoshima Park with Dr Jan A. Eckert, participants will explore the sounds that shape everyday urban life. Through listening exercises and shared observations, the walk invites participants to reconsider how different forms of life inhabit and share the city. No prior experience is required.
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Mapping the City: Listening Beyond the Human
November 13, 2026 — November 17, 2026What if a tree, a crow or a river became your guide through the city? With five days of on-site exploration, this creative workshop with Swiss-Dutch design duo andrews & degen explores Kyoto’s Jōdoji neighbourhood through walking, listening and urban fieldwork.
