Goals & Objectives
 

1. Build relationships between students and design professionals
2. Investigate the role of design in cities of difference
3. Explore the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of being a World Design Capital and Capital of Culture
4. Study the socio-political influence on space making in each city with a focus on public space and housing strategies

 

The University of Cape Town’s, Master of Architecture class of 2013 will produce a post-tour publication and film (available to the public) and host an exhibition depicting the outcomes of our research based in Istanbul. This will provide all interested parties the opportunity to gain knowledge of our findings and offer exposure to sponsors.



Achieving this outcome


Relationships have already been established with students and local design professionals in Istanbul with the intention of establishing connections with the two most well-known architecture institutions, the state Istanbul Technical University and the private Bilgi University. These institutions have been chosen as they are known to select top students and foster international student and professional relationships. Our intention is to organise workshops with the students and designers to facilitate the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

We aim to collaborate with the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts and Istanbul Design Centre to attend architectural seminars and workshops hosted by these organisations, making our tour culturally enlightening and academically invaluable.
All findings and events will be updated on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube and our website allowing design students, sponsors and the public to share our findings.

Budget (Estimate)


All funds raised will be placed into the University of Cape Town’s donation account managed by Julie Thompsett. If wishing to make a donation or for any further information, please contact her on +27 (0)21 650 2366 or julie.thompsett@uct.ac.za.

Sponsors will be issued with a Section 18 A public benefit organisation tax certificate and a full description of how their donations will be managed. The Architecture, Planning and Geomatics department, has already pledged R 40 000 towards this initiative. There are 35 architecture Masters students enrolled at the University of Cape Town. Students have been commissioned to secure funding for his or her individual airfare, which we hope to reimburse once funds have been delivered. Return flights have been booked via Emirates Airlines for the 10th til the 19th June, 2013.



Expense Price per student (Excluding personal travel and meal expense whilst in Istanbul) 



• Return flight - R 5, 500
• Accommodation for 8 nights at ± 10-15 Euro per night - R 1, 500
   

​Expense Price Total Cost (35 students TBC)


• Return flight - R 192,500
• Accommodation for 8 nights at ± 10-15 Euro per night - R 52, 500
• Publication and Film Costs (This would include hiring of film equipment and printing of publication) R 60, 000
• Total  R 305, 000

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Sponsorship packages / Donation Brackets Including


Bronze Package R1 000 – R4 999

Branding promoted on all our social networking platforms
Invitation to all related events

Silver Package R5 000 – R9 999

Branding promoted on all our social networking platforms
Invitation to all related events
Presentation of research conducted on trip

Gold Package R10 000 – R19 999

Primary branding promoted on all our social networking platforms

Endorsed in introduction of film and printed publication
Invitation to all related events
Presentation of research conducted on trip

Platinum Package R20 000 plus

Endorsed in all future press releases
Primary branding promoted on all our social networking platforms
Endorsed in introduction of film and printed publication
Invitation to all related events
Presentation of research conducted on trip
Free Post-Publication

Most of the touring students flights have been booked. The funding committee is in the process of securing accommodation. Several hostels, dorms and backpacker's lodges will be considered for the best available price. The above mentioned prices are based on quotes already received. Please refer to 



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