For the second consecutive year, our first-year students at IDarte have once again taken their creativity to the streets of Vitoria-Gasteiz. This time, they have intervened in the park on Amurrio Street, in the Zaramaga neighborhood, turning its dark pavement into a vibrant work of art.
This initiative is part of the collaboration agreement between the City Hall and our school, which last year resulted in the rehabilitation of 10 disused telephone booths. This year, the project focused on revitalizing the Amurrio Street park, bringing a touch of color and dynamism to the urban space.
The Interior Design and Graphic Design students immersed themselves in the neighborhood to learn about its environment, history, and cultural significance. Inspired by the unique character of Zaramaga, they began designing their intervention proposal in October. Based on the concept of tactical urbanism, they developed various designs to transform the pavement of Amurrio Street.
Divided into groups, around 90 students explored the neighborhood’s architecture, urban furniture, and distinctive elements, analyzing various geometric shapes. Using these shapes, they created different visual sequences that reflect the identity of the neighborhood, selecting the most representative forms and colors to create a collective work. Together, they selected the shapes and colors that best fit the neighborhood’s urban landscape. After the conceptual and collaborative planning phase, the designs were brought to life in the field.
Through teamwork, this collective effort has been enriching not only in its final result but, above all, in the creative process. Our students have left a lasting mark on Zaramaga, engaging with the local community for two weeks and crafting a new, winding path in this vibrant area of Gasteiz.
We warmly invite the community to visit the park and experience this unique artistic intervention that showcases the talent and dedication of our students. This type of project not only enhances our city but also strengthens the connection between art and the community.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Vitoria-Gasteiz City Hall for allowing us to carry out a real project in the city and to the 3 de Marzo Association for their valuable support in sharing information with our students.
