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MADE LABS 2025

About

MADE LABS is the educational initiative conceived by MADE Program (www.madeprogram.it), the brand new project of the “Rosario Gagliardi” Academy of Fine Arts, Syracuse (Sicily). This fourth edition of MADE LABS, curated by Studio Formafantasma and Moncada Rangel Architects, includes twelve days of 5-day workshops and lectures, led by world-renowned creative professionals and addressed to designers, architects and artists who are curious about new developments in their fields.

Where?

At The Fine Arts Academy of Syracuse – MADE Program
Via Cairoli, 20 – 96100 Syracuse – Italy
Some workshops and lectures will take place in other venues in the city.
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When?

MADE LABS will happen from the 20th.JULY to the 1st.AUGUST

Who can partecipate?

MADE LABS is open to students as well as professionals worldwide.

Language?

The tuition language will be English.

Visa requirements?

Participants who require a visa for Italy are responsible for obtaining this visa in time.

Equipment?

Participants should bring their own lap-top computers. WLAN is freely available. Please ensure that all your equipment is covered by your insurance.

Students and guests in the sea...

Why

Program

Made Labs are conceived as "high-intensity" labs. A unique formula that combines workshops and lectures under the guidance of important personalities in the world of design and architecture.

Guests

During the days of workshops and lectures, Made Labs will gather in one place prominent designers, architects and artists, coming from all over the world.

Place

Made Labs will take place in the unique city of Syracuse, Sicily. Specifically in the ancient heart of the town, the island of Ortigia, a location where the remains of ancient history are the backdrop for daily life.

Affordability

According to MADE Program philosophy, we have done our best to make a top-level educational experience affordable and accessible to as many people as possibile.

Credits

Upon successful completion of each workshop (35 hours of classes), MADE Program will issue 3 ECTS credits that can be transferred at the option of each student’s home University.

Program

and this year's theme?

to be determined... soon!

We are thinking about it, come back soon to find out the details of the programme as well.

Interviews

A random interview from the previous editions. (All the interviews are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Gallery

Some photos from the past editions

Disegno ad absurdum

Design balneare

International waters

City as a stage

The caring city

A succulent voyage

The Baths

Teach yourself exile

The ear of Salvini

Prepare yourself for the unexpected

Through your eyes

Masquerades

Tribute to Jasper Maskelyne and the Magic Gang

Ultra_authentic ultramarino

The second Chimæra

Vernacular tourism

Deconstructing Reconstruction

Museification versus Life

Apply here

Applications will be opened shortly.

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