Bearing in mind that the bid books are the first indication of the. Valencias bid, articulated a compelling proposal that clearly demonstrates the. But cape towns bid was not about the city claiming to be an already. Nearly 100,000 people gathered in the grande parade to view a spectacular light show and 3d mapping on the facade of city hall celebrating this designation. What it means for cape town to be world design capital 2014. Cape town calls for submissions to world design capital 2014. Oct 26, 2011 the promise of cape town s approach to broaden the scope of the world design capital and shape the future of this initiative, were the deciding factors that ultimately led to the citys appointment for 2014. Join facebook to connect with bruno morphet and others you may know. World design capital 2014 from ancient to contemporary design, cape town has it all. What it means for cape town to be world design capital 2014 duration. The world design organization wdo, based in quebec canada. Cape town world design capital 2014 the world design capital distinction is awarded to cities which recognise design as a tool for social, cultural and economic development.
Three shortlisted cities for the 2014 title were announced, and an icsid site visit to each of these cities took place. Cape town is not only the 2014 host city, but also the first city to completely change the meaning of what being a design capital means. Cape towns bid for world design capital 2014 slideshare. The bid book for world design capital 2014, which won a coveted advertising award at the loeries what made cape town s world design capital bid successful. Cape town has been ranked the top holiday spot for 2014 by international publications, the uk guardian and the daily telegraph, which have lauded the citys spectacular natural beauty and cultural diversity, declaring it the goto destination for this year.
This area was central to cape town s successful world design capital bid and was part of a fierce branding exercise by cape town partnership. It was announced earlier this morning, at the world design alliance congress in tapei, that cape town has won the bid for the title of 4th world design capital 2014. World design capital wdc, designated every two years by the world design organization wdo, recognizes cities for their effective use of design to drive economic, social, cultural, and environmental development. The title is awarded well ahead of time to allow the winning city to plan and promote a yearlong programme of world design capital themed events for the designated year. Cape town world design capital 2014 interview bulelwa. Whatever the announcement brings, cape towns nomination is fantastic news for a city thats putting a divided past behind it to reinvent itself as a hub of architectural, design and cultural activity. If you roam in creative circles then youve probably heard about cape town s bid to become the world design capital in 2014. Cape town as world design capital 2014 an inside look at whats in store for the mother city in 2014 in october 2011, after a lengthy and competitive bidding process, cape town was awarded the status of world design capital 2014, an esteemed designation that acknowledges cities that use design as a tool for further development.
As world design capital 2014, cape town will be hosting and implementing, the yearlong series of design. Cape town gears up for world design capital announcement as. It is a cosmopolitan city with a very diverse mix of cultures and experiences and well worth a visit. Social transformation precedes economic transformation and cape town put design in the center of the solution for social transformation. What made cape towns world design capital bid successful. The successful bid for cape town as world design capital 2014 started with this book which explained why cape town was equipped to host the bid, provided a context and a unifying theme for the bid. Extracts from the cape town world design capital 2014 bid book are available. When you hear the word design, you often think about expensive things or haute couture, says the ceo of cape towns year as world design capital 2014 wdc2014. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. In october 2011, after a lengthy and competitive bidding.
What it means for cape town to be world design capital. Biblionef south africa, a childrens book agency based in cape town, was founded by former ambassador max. Looking for bid or buy cape town buy online on bidorbuy. We have, in this bid book, made a case for cape town s diverse and abundant multiculturalism. Oct 26, 2011 as world design capital 2014, cape town will be host to a number of prestigious design related events and conferences organised by the design council and a local committee. You hear the word design and an image forms in your mind, perhaps of futuristic buildings, avantgarde fashion or inventive home interiors, but design comes in many guises. Cape town world design capital 2014 the inside guide.
City of cape town, world design capital 2014, is calling for. The cape town partnership was a cape townbased collaborative publicprivate partnership organisation that existed to develop, promote and manage areas of the cape town central business district as a place for all citizens. The article describes cape town as a place to meditate on freedom and the creative life that followed on madibas close. Thats the theme for this years world design capital. Cape town design a melting pot of artists and designers.
In this piece i suggest it had a lot to do with timing the confluence of dynamic leaders with shared principles, working towards the soccer world cup 2010, together with work being done to. Valencia, world design capital 2022 finalist menta valencia. Oct 28, 2019 october will see the announcement of the winner of world design capital 2014, and cape town is the first african city ever to have made it onto the shortlist. The distinction is awarded to cities which recognise design as a tool for social, cultural and economic development. We have, in this bid book, made a case for cape towns diverse and abundant multiculturalism. Valencia is the eighth city to hold this biennial designation. Establishing a voluntary bid committee comprising design and city development experts from the private and public sectors to prepare the theme and content sourcing and developing content for the bid book. Cape town was announced as the 2014 world design capital in october 2011, beating the shortlisted cities of bilbao and dublin to the title. Cape town is a finalist along with two other world cities, dublin and bilbao. World design capital group was started 2014 in cape town. Taipei announced as world design capital 2016 design. Cape town world design capital 2014 bid travelstart blog. Bid or buy in western cape gumtree classifieds in western cape. The bid book for world design capital 2014, which won a coveted.
Bid countdown bid book submission deadline 31 march 2011. This effort will be vastly aided if cape town wins its bid to be world design capital in 2014. In january 2014 cape town was rated as the number 1 holiday hotspot in the world by the guardian and the top destination in the world in the new york times list of 52 places to go in 2014. We serve the building and interior industry with teams of carpenters. What is cape towns concept for world design capital 2014.
In 2014 cape town will host over 460 design projects aimed at transforming the city. What is cape town s concept for world design capital 2014. The distinction is awarded to cities which recognize design as a tool for social, cultural and economic development. Why cape town should be named the world design capital in 2014 the cape town partnership has asked that supporters make a designerly noise in the run up to the final stages. The mother city also secured a top spot on the the new york times list of 52 places to visit in 2014, claiming it is destined to get even prettier as it takes on the title of world design capital 2014.
Cape town is the secondmost populated city in south africa after johannesburg, and the provincial capital and primate city of the western cape. In 2014, cape town was world design capital of the year. The space aims to raise awareness of cape towns bid for world design capital 2014 and function as a working showroom for local design talent. A digital supporter button can be downloaded on za. Mar 08, 2012 the people of cape town talk about what it means to live, work and play in the 2014 world design capital. A bid committee was tasked to frame the theme of the bid and to source content and case studies for the bid book.
The city was named the world design capital for 2014 by the international council of societies of industrial design. Our congratulations go to the cape town partnership, compilers of the 465page bid book, who are in taipei as part of a nineperson delegation representing the city. Oct 27, 2011 the cape town partnership started the world design capital bidding process over a year ago, on behalf of the city of cape town. Mar 07, 2014 forget fancy galleries in cape town, 2014 world design capital, the most exciting work is in the townships and oncegrungy innercity areas lisa grainger fri 7 mar 2014 16. Seoul in south korea held the title this year and helsinki, finland, has already been identified as the world design capital for 2012, however, the city of cape town and cape town partnership is fervently putting together its bid to secure this accolade for 2014. Cape town named world design capital 2014 the mail. You hear the word design and an image forms in your mind, perhaps of futuristic buildings, avantgarde fashion or inventive home. Contact 0799603887powerbite brings you certified preowned tech at a fraction of the cost. Meera dattani went to discover what cape town has done to deserve this title.
A tour of cape town, world design capital 2014 travel. This area was central to cape towns successful world design capital bid and was part of a fierce branding exercise by cape town partnership. It turns out that its not so much about the pretty things and. Goodbye 2010, hello 2014 cape towns bid for world design. The bid book led to infestation, the design company, receiving a bronze loerie. Cape town celebrated the arrival of 1 january with a new years eve of design party, welcoming 2014 and with it, the citys official status as world design capital. Cape town s bid concept is live design, transform life. The cape town partnership was an independent nonprofit organisation section 21 company governed by a board of directors. Through a yearlong programme of events, the designated city showcases best practices in sustainable design led urban policy and innovation that improve quality of life. The world design organization wdo has launched the bid process for the.
Have a look at the inspiring bid video for cape town wdc2014. The cape town partnership was a cape town based collaborative publicprivate partnership organisation that existed to develop, promote and manage areas of the cape town central business district as a place for all citizens. World design capital bid book sample chapter 1 by cape. Cape town is enjoying the accolade of world design capital 2014 this year, and its doing so with a seriously creative, communityminded approach.
More crazy wednesday snap friday all crazy auctions book flights book holidays. Jul 15, 2014 alayne reesbergs challenge for cape town is to show how design works in the service of citizens. Come to our shop or we collect anywhere in cape town with cash. Alayne reesberg is quite clear that design isnt just about the pretty. Cape town wudc 2019 bid book by matthew barry issuu. Mar 04, 20 cape town s bid to be world design capital 2014 forms part of a broader vision to transform cape town, through design, into a sustainable, productive african city, bridging historic divides and. The title is awarded well ahead of time to allow the winning city to plan and promote a yearlong programme of world design capitalthemed events for the designated year. World design capital bid book sample chapter 1 by cape town.
A tour of cape town, world design capital 2014 travel the. The concept places a large focus on socially responsive. Cape towns bid concept is live design, transform life. Dec 07, 2017 the bid book for world design capital 2014, which won a coveted advertising award at the loeries what made cape town s world design capital bid successful. Taipei announced as world design capital 2016 design dezeen. From national government to city leadership world bank. Cape town awarded world design capital 2014 western cape. As the seat of the national parliament, it is also. World design capital bid book sample chapter 3 by cape. World design capital group company cape town, western.
Cape town has the strongest claim on a new chapter for icsid as the world design capital. After a few years, and much reflection, the partnership realised it needed to work more closely with district six residents, entrepreneurs moving into the area, and others who live in the area. Nov 19, 20 the world design capital programme was established in 2008 to focus on the broader essence of design s impact on urban spaces, economies and citizens and is bestowed every two years. The partnerships most recent success has been its leading role in cape towns successful bid for the title of world design capital 2014 a year. The important role of city design in cape town cape town was recently named world design capital 2014, based on a bid that highlighted the power of design to reinvent, heal, and transform a city, by creating systems, solutions, and environments that positively impact on the lives of the people in thecity. With the assistance of city officials, baird is seeking sponsorship for additional pairs of benches to be distributed. May 18, 2014 cape town has demonstrated a deep understanding of this in its bid by using the world design capital to change the legacy of design in the city. World design capital group, cape town, western cape. Cape town green map is proud to have been included in the wdc 2014 bid book. The mother city also secured a top spot on the the new york times list of 52 places to visit in 2014, claiming it is. How then does a city like cape town, once torn apart by the. The cape town partnership started the world design capital bidding process over a year ago, on behalf of the city of cape town. Like many other cities, cape town has its challenges and problems, many of which we are trying to address through projects which form part of the world design capital 2014 program.
Go to bidorbuy and discover online shopping at its best. Cape town has been crowned world design capital 2014 a celebration of a city that has used design as a tool to reinvent themselves and improve the lives of its residents. Use our design engine to learn more about the projects as well as the people and stories behind them. The ctp sourced and developed content for the bid book, prepared supporting material to strengthen the case, and hosted the judges in the city for a threeday site inspection in mid 2011. Features fullscreen sharing embed analytics article stories visual stories seo. World design capital wdc is a biannual honour awarded by the international council for societies of industrial design icsid, to one city across the globe, to show its commitment to using design as a social, cultural and economic development tool. It included design case studies in the stellenbosch area. The world design capital is a project that celebrates the merits of design in its. See stone tools and african beadwork at the iziko south african museum, and a wide variety of local and international art and sculpture displayed at the many art galleries scattered throughout cape town, including south africas national art gallery. Otherwise known as the wdc 2014, this coveted award is bestowed on the city that is dedicated to using design for social, cultural and economic development the final decision on cape town s bid lies in the capable hands of the international council of societies. An inside look at whats in store for the mother city in 2014. World design capital, city branding, city identity, city identity.
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