Emerge: New Roots for Old Cities
The human race is in the midst of its largest migration in history; the culmination of centuries of human development, a time of incredible transformation and hope. Villages and country sides around the world are emptying out and people are pouring into cities at an incredible rate. While cities focus on the infrastructural and commercial growth it’s easy for them to forget what gave them their roots as the vibrant epicenters of education, religion, communication and political power and not just commerce – their public space.
Sushir Kadidal is a designer who is intrigued by the powerful connections between the various scales of design – architecture, transportation, furniture, print, and the systems that govern them. He’s led a dichotomous life having split his childhood between Bangalore, India, where he was born, and New York City where he spent most of his childhood. After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the School of Architecture, R.V.C.E., Bangalore, he practiced architecture in India. Although he quickly realized that it was time to move back to NY.
sjkadidal[at]gmail.com
Advisor: Andrew Schloss
