4 design interventions to repurpose the ordinary

By Nada Jamal in Canada, Mostafa Zohdy in Egypt, Aji Bima Amriza Amalsyah in Indonesia, & Anne Chataigné in the UK

❖ ‘Distance symbolism’ refers to the invisible and visible boundaries which encourage physical distancing. By using 2.5 metres as a base measurement, small distances become a symbol of proximity, shared experience and mutual respect.

❖ ‘Social connectivity’ promotes visibility, social cohesion and mutual accessibility into the living and recreational sphere, expanding our notion of community to encompass those beyond our physical proximity.

❖ ‘Repurposing the Ordinary’ seeks to unlock the mixed-use potential of shared spaces, abiding by the first two concepts. Modular in function and in form, the city adopts a circular ecosystem fit for responding to ongoing crises and pandemics.