» SP07LA. LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
StreetURCHIN | AN URBAN TENT FOR CHICAGO’S HOMELESS

This project started with an invitation for the IDC to exhibit work in the Pass It On: Connecting Contemporary Do-It-Yourself Culture exhibition hosted by the A+D Gallery in Chicago. In response, the IDC decided that rather than produce a presentation to proclaim the greatness of our work, we would create an exhibition that would challenge others to do work for great things. –more

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» SU06RO. ORADEA, ROMANIA.
COMMUNAL PLAY [a PLAYHOUSE + GARDENS for ABANDONED CHILDREN]

During the building abroad program of 2006, IDC students would travel to Oradea, Romania to design and build a playground for abandoned or at-risk children. Wanting to build off the success of their spring semester work, the team worked diligently before leaving to uncover a method of working with commonly discarded materials. –more

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Megan Pushing Nicholas

Romania Group

» SP06LA. LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, USA.
PROJECT PLAYHOUSE | GREENhouse

In the spring of 2006, students working with the International Design Clinic were invited to be one of three design teams in the city to design and construct a playhouse for the Healing House of Lafayette – a local non-profit dedicated to helping grieving children. –more

Secret Door

Pipes

Group Shot