CCC – Cultural Community Center Response Page
Nine third year interior design students at the New England Institute of Art located in Brookline, Massachusetts are engaged in a class project using the Jaltemba Bay community as an example of a project to design a Cultural Community Center. This page is set up for them to communicate with the community.
Nueve estudiantes de tercer año universitario en Diseño de Interiores del Instituto de Arte de New England situada en Brookline, Massachusetts están inmersos en un proyecto de clase utilizando la comunidad de la Bahía de Jaltemba como ejemplo de un proyecto de diseñar un Centro Cultural Comunitario (CCC).
The students are:(from left to right back row) Sarah, Deb, Cathy, Jaycee, Kevin, Kristen, and Maribel
(from left to right front row) Erin, Tristy and Theresa.
Las estudiantes son:(de Izq. a derecha, 2a fila) Sarah, Deb, Cathy, Jaycee, Kevin, Kristen, and Maribel (de Izq a derecha 1er fila) Erin, Tristy and Theresa.
Already hard at work.
Ya están trabajando duro .
The CCC is only a concept at this time but Rotary, Los Amigos and the Ejido have been discussing the concept and how to implement it.
El CCC es sólo un concepto hoy en día, pero Rotary, Los Amigos y el Ejido han estado en conversaciones sobre el concepto y la forma de ponerlo en práctica.
Deborah Drew, one of our very active winter residents, teaches the class. The course they are taking is called Commercial Design Studio.
Deb Drew una de nuestros residentes de invierno muy activa con el grupo Los Amigos , ha tomado la iniciativa de la propuesta de crear este centro como proyecto para sus alumnos universitarios en un curso que se llama Estudio de Diseño Comercial
You can post your comments below and they will be responded to by community members, other class members and anyone else with an interest in the process.
Puede enviar sus comentarios a continuación y que serán respondidas por miembros de la comunidad, otros miembros de la clase y cualquier otra persona con un interés en el proceso.
The class meets at 12:30 pm EST this Wednesday August 11th to make their presentations. There will be a Skype conference call for folks who want to listen in. If you want to join the conference call contact Johan at sunwatts@gmail.com giving your Skype ID by 6 pm Tuesday.
Hola Vern! Glad I could help. The students make their final presentation next Wednesday to a design jury and the president of the school, this is BIG news! So, my friend, I will post their creative solutions in a week’s time. In the meantime, you might be pleased to hear that Cathy has designed an amazing totally flexible stage that does more than just look pretty. You’ll just have wait and see! On another exciting note, and this is for all: Contract magazine, interior design’s leading magazine, is writing a blip on this project as well. I will post the article when it comes out. Once again, this project will gain even more exposure! Adios for now and thanks for your support and comments! Professor Deb
Deb, thanks for clarifying my ramblings. This would be great if it did actually happen. I also want to reiterate Marion’s suggestion about a stage for performances. I thought Tonita’s III was going to fit the bill but they made the stage too high. When do we get to see some preliminary work… thanks again Vern
Hi Vern! Thanks so much for your comments and continued support. I will try to respond, if I can, to your comments in order.
1. The weather here is very different in July, August, September, and October.
We took that into consideration.
The students are planning on using perforated/decorative concrete blocks in their walls to ensure ventilation. We also have discussed a cupola acting as a chimney to vent hot air in various spaces. Air conditioning was nixed due to the high price of electric. However, you might want to consider supplying at least one room with AC, maybe the library, down the line.
2. People tend not to live inside, but on shaded patios, or in front of their houses.
The play area is both open and shaded for the children. There is a covered walkway that surround two sides of the community center. This will act as a buffer from the streets noise and dust. On this plan, there are three major means of egress to the center.
3. Parking could be an issue.
Isn’t it always? Actually, this location is a short walk from Route 200. People manage to find adequate parking during peak season at Tianguis. For events, it might encourage people to carpool.
4. Most people take public transportation.
See above.
5. There are lots of children.
Childrens needs have been addressed in the play area, and the arts + crafts area. The event area is a flexible as is the Yoga studio. Most spaces have been designed to accommodate a number of uses.
6. At gatherings men tend to group away from the women.
There are several spaces available for (segregated) gatherings including a permanent dining area that is adjacent to a commercial kitchen. On that note, the kitchen has been designed as a culinary school kitchen and has two take out style windows to the street/plaza.
7. Day Care. (This is related but not the direction I was thinking in number 5).
Good question, once again there are several flexible spaces that could be utilized. Maybe one more use for the event area.
8. Most snowbirds have little to do with the Mexican community.
I understand, that is my point by having my students post questions to this board. I am hoping for more interaction from the full-time community. However, I am also hoping that the snowbirds could be willing to help with the overall success of this project.
So let me take number one and two. Based on the climate, enclosed rooms (unless for storage and other reasons that do not come to mind right now) is not a good idea.
There is locked storage in most spaces.
However security is an issue that must be considered at the same time.
Maribel has designed ornate iron gates to keep everything secure. There is controlled access to the actual heart of the center. The gift shop and lobby have separate entrances and one cluster of public restrooms is accessible from the street as well.
Consideration should be taken for good ventilation plus protection from the sun. (Due to cost of electricity, air conditioning is not an option.)
See above.
During the rainy season it rains a lot at one time, so planning for water removal is mandatory as well as the ability to continue an event if it starts to pour.
At this point, the main event area is covered with a ventilated dome. We have discussed rain retention as an idea of capturing rain via the columns into rain barrels. However, please keep in mind these are interior design students. While they are educated in sustainability this would become an even larger undertaking for a seven week project. Maybe La Penita’s engineering students would like to be involved on the HVAC and sustainability issues?
I am more than willing to coordinate my next term students with a local school, just give me the word and contact information. I am at your service.
I hope I have responded well to your comments Vern. Keep in mind this site is purely theoretical at this point. It is a viable site, but nothing is official yet. PS The point about the 15 storey building lying down is to illustrate to the layman 157 feet.
Thank you all for doing this project.
Having lived in La Peñita for 5 years and this being my 2nd full summer, please allow me to make some suggestions based on a few assumptions that came to mind after reading the comment from Drew (as a 15 story building laying on its side) Well some maybe more than assumptions.
1. The weather here is very different in July, August, September, and October.
2. People tend not to live inside, but on shaded patios, or in front of their houses.
3. Parking could be an issue.
4. Most people take public transportation.
5. There are lots of children.
6. At gatherings men tend to group away from the women.
7. Day Care. (This is related but not the direction I was thinking in number 5)
8. Most snowbirds have little to do with the Mexican community.
So let me take number one and two. Based on the climate, enclosed rooms (unless for storage and other reasons that do not come to mind right now) is not a good idea. However security is an issue that must be considered at the same time. Consideration should be taken for good ventilation plus protection from the sun. (Due to cost of electricity, air conditioning is not an option.) During the rainy season it rains a lot at one time, so planning for water removal is mandatory as well as the ability to continue an event if it starts to pour.
Remember these are random thoughts from a scattered person…Well that is it for now.. I look forward to your results.. Vern
Hola Folks! EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT! If anyone out there would like to post this in their local newspaper, please cut and paste. Be sue to include Fran Berger’s information. This is BIG NEWS! Professor Deb
For Immediate Release
Contact: Fran Berger, PR Director
617-582-4442
fberger@aii.edu
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/boston
Interior Design Students Team Up with Mexican Village on Groundwork for Community Center
Reuse- Recycle – Reclaim – drives design
(Brookline, MA) August 7, 2010 – What do Interior Design students at Brookline’s New England Institute of Art (NEiA) have in common with a sleepy Mexican village? Thanks to adjunct faculty member Deborah Drew, a shared passion to create a community center.
Drew, who winters in the village of La Penita de Jaltemba, on the west coast of Mexico was attracted to the town for its blending of people with many cultural personalities. She also was drawn by the sense of community and common desires to help La Penita through its growing pains and daily struggles. “We love the town the way it is,” says Drew, but we want to help and do so by making suggestions and backing them up by stressing the importance of recycling, opening the mangroves for fresh water, by providing a few scholarships and building Eco-parks.”
While back in Brookline, Drew, who teaches Interior Design at NEiA, approached her students about taking on a project to help La Penita reach its long-time dream. The center’s design, to benefit everyone from children to the elderly was quickly embraced.
The site is an existing basketball court with two smaller buildings adjacent to the town plaza. Drew brushed off her architectural skills and laid out the program based on what she knew her townsfolk in Mexico wanted. “The project is large; as long and as deep as a 15-story building lying on its side,” says Drew. “I did the base work and then handed it off to the students.”
Each student is concentrating on a specific area. One is creating a yoga studio which impacts another student’s design for the main event area. Another is incorporating a tire wall that abuts the gift shop. The reclaimed tires used on one side create a wall, while on the opposite side those tires are carved into storage spaces. The Center will include an indoor/outdoor play area, an arts and crafts room, a library and reading room, changing room, public restrooms, a commercial kitchen and permanent dining area. The main event area will be able to host up to 300 guests from annual fundraisers to monthly local meetings. There is also a large area dedicated to receiving and organizing recycled items delivered by the townspeople.
Throughout the entire process, the students have corresponded with people in La Penita. “This is a rare opportunity for students to not only design a space, but to work with people of another culture with different needs and desires,” says Drew. “They have worked day and night and gladly attended a weekend class, spending all day Sunday working on the project.” The actual building of the facility may be years away, as Drew and her fellow La Penita residents work to raise the funds, but the groundwork will be laid. “I hope to continue the project in future classes,” adds Drew.
The progress of the student’s work can be tracked on the Community Center response link on http://jaltembajalapeno.com.
About The New England Institute of Art:
The New England Institute of Art is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu,) a system of over 45 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.
Actually Deb’s link gets you all the photos in the bucket. This link get you to the logos:
http://s1022.photobucket.com/albums/af344/CCCLaPenita/?action=view¤t=LaPenitaLogonumbered.png#!oZZ11QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs1022.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf344%2FCCCLaPenita%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3DLaPenitaLogonumbered.png%26
I like Number 6.
Hola! A friend of student Jaycee Do has been kind enough to offer her graphic design expertise and work on a logo for our Community Center. When you get moment click here:
http://s1022.photobucket.com/albums/af344/CCCLaPenita/?action=view¤t=LaPenitaLogonumbered.png
and let us know what you think! Professor Deb
Hey folks! Only two more weeks! Once again we had a fantastic class yesterday! The students never cease to amaze me with their creativity! I am really looking forward to their presentation. Please continue with your support and comments! Hasta Pronto! Professor Deb
Jaycee,
Please include lots of storage for unfinished projects and supplies. Maybe a drying rack for artwork? tables of varying heights or with adjustable legs so they can be used for children’s crafts (and corresponding chairs/stools). Perhaps this room will be used by quilters or fibre artists, and costume designers …. so lots of electrical outlets and good lighting. Good ventilation. Maybe some mirrors for makeup artists for the theatre groups (if they aren’t included in some other area? ). Display space and shelving for works-in-progress? A cabinet for cleaning supplies. A small area devoted to snacks and refreshments for those day long workshops! A good sound system for inspirational music.
Time to go… Nora
I also forgot to mention… in the arts and crafts center area I’ve put in about 4 tables and i have 2 back to back sinks. Is there any other ideas or suggestions that anybody else would like to see in there?
Hi my name’s Jaycee, I’m designing the arts and crafts center
I was looking at this light fixture that uses old fluorescent tubes ( http://s1022.photobucket.com/albums/af344/CCCLaPenita/?action=view¤t=LaPenitaLogonumbered.png ) placed togther to become an exterior shell and can uses regular light bulbs by Castor design (http://www.castordesign.ca/ )
I also have a graphic designer friend, Yoeun Peng who has offered to help design a logo for this project also!
Here’s a link to one of the first drafts, http://s1022.photobucket.com/albums/af344/CCCLaPenita/?action=view¤t=LaPenitaLogonumbered.png
If you see any one of the designs that might be considered or liked please let me know and I will let her know so she can clean up the design and we will upload them for you all. Thank You! Enjoy :]
I cannot believe I forgot to mention that there is art work by students available if you want to use it for murals or other decorations. Art contest here:
http://jaltembajalapeno.com/lang/en/la/education-committee-of-los-amigos/art-contest/
Hola Johan, funny, but I was just thinking the same thing today. Our school has a media department, and a degree program in Radio/Televation. So let me put out the word and maybe someone from that department can set us up. In real time, our presentation starts at 12:30 pm and ends around 3:30 pm EST on Weds. August 11. Let me see what I can do on my end. Is there a gathering place in La Penita you could work on? It would be great to have real-time interaction. I will keep you posted. Thanks again for this wonderful opportunity. Professor Deb
Cathy,
I like the idea of an Art Walk, even if only in the CCC and around the plaza. If you are going to develop this firther in your plans, please remember to include ways of displaying a variety of artworks: fiber arts, glass, recycled art, sculpture, etc… not limited to paintings only. (I’m sure you alread thought of this).
re: youth and the Arts in La Penita: The Education Committee of Los Amigos de la Penita sponsored an art contest this spring, and I was AMAZED at the talent so many of the kids displayed. It would be great to have a location to foster development of those talents and for them to actually exhibit their work. Great idea!
Cathy we don’t have anything like the Art Walk. Youth friendly is definitely a high priority for exactly the reasons you mention.
Prof. Deb it is really exciting that the project is gaining a high profile on campus. I don’t know how hi tech you want to go but a number of community members would also attend the presentations by Skype conference call at least to give their congratulations if you like. If you have access to a technician who could webcast the presentations that would make it even more COOL (if we are still allowed to use that word).
Vern! What a sweet offer. I have also opened up my house to any students who can come down for “spring break”… BTW everyone! I have some more EXCITING NEWS! The president of our college has decided that this project is so amazing he will attend our final presentation on August 11th. This is BIG NEWS! Congratulations to all involved and thanks for your continued support. Professor Deb
I saw the post about the youth group initiative in La Penita and the surrounding area. I love the way they are trying to connect the youth to the future of the city, and am keeping that in mind as I design the event area. Music and drama are such fantastic avenues of expression. The CCC could offer a home base for their outreach program. On another subject,In my town (Portland, Maine), the Arts district has something called “First Friday Art Walk” on the first Friday of each month,when all the local art galleries are open til 9. Many gallery exhbits open on those dates, and it has become a big draw for locals as well as visitors. Restaurants, gift shops etc. all benefit from it as well. Anything like this in La Penita?
Further to Vern’s comments ….The CCC would also need some space for costume design/production/storage, dressing rooms, and makeup facilities (mirrors, lights, storage…) Can this be incorporated in one of the areas too… maybe the Art and Crafts centre? And what about set design and construction … maybe in the recycling area? So many things to think about!
If this gets really big and close to happening I would be happy to sponser a home stay for a week or two for one or two of the students.. v
On Jaltemba Bay Folk Marion posted that a place for a theater for small productons would be manditory..I agree.. we need this…. a theater in the round so to speak.. a small stage that could be used for many other events.. but take in to considteration the need of a play for entry and exit situations. Lighting and sound are big.. but I am sure we can get donation for those.. thanks for doing this Vern
Hi Nora,
First and foremost, thanks so much for your continued input! I will ask Erin to devote space in the lobby for PR for the funding organizations, as well as a public bulletin board for publicizing community events, also where community leaders could be highlighted. Thanks for the great suggestion! Professor Deb
It sounds like you guys are busy, busy, busy. I can hardly wait to see the finished projects.
for Sara: Any visitors we have had in la Penita have wanted to buy postcards and/or artcards with a local flavour. Could you include a display rack for smaller items like this?
A general question: is any space being devoted for PR for the funding organizations? or for publicizing community events? or maybe for highlighting community leaders?Just a thought.
Nora
We do have a fantastic art gallery in mind, stay tuned! Professor Deb
Sara: Yes definitely T-shirts but also shelves for standard type gift items (mugs, glasses, jewellery…). Art work and local handicrafts will probably be for sale as well. I have not seen any mention of a separate art gallery but perhaps that fits in the lobby area. If so some folding, free standing accordion type movable displays for art would be needed. Perhaps some of those could be used in the gift shop too.
Power Point Hmm? No problem if nothing else works I can always pick them up via screen shots.
Hola Folks! Once again, another great class yesterday! Cathy has come up with an amazing flexible stage concept along with fantastic ideas for the dome and gallery, Tristy has brainstormed the library/reading that will accommodate a number of uses, Jaycee has tightened up the arts & crafts area that will go hand in hand wih Maribel’s recycling area, Theresa has been working on a fantastic play area for the kids, Kevin designed a pivoting wall to the yoga area that can be opened up to the event area along with changing rooms for all, Kristen is keeping in mind plaza access to the kitchen so food can be either served streetside, Sarah has so many fun elements incorporated in the gift shop (but can use some help in knowing what actual types of items that might be sold), Erin has a beautiful idea as a focal point in the lobby entrance, and finally Maribel is pulling it all together with amazing architecture, tile and gate designs…. Only three more weeks and you will see the results of all this hard work. I am so proud of my students! WAY TO GO! On a technical note to Johan: The students are presenting their projects in Powerpoint, do you have an idea how to post their work? Thanks to all!
Tristy,
Wow! do you have a big task ahead of you! I can see your dilemma in designing this area… the library and reading room are really tight for space. I can’t help with your question about meeting space right now because I am not sure whether you mean a place where people can gather and socialize informally or are you thinking of a space for formal meetings to be conducted? This would make a difference in our responses.
In the meantime, I can offer you some other thoughts. When you are planning the space, don’t forget that the library staff/volunteers will need a separate work area (with sink) for processing new books, repairing books, storing supplies, etc. The checkout desk will need to be near the entrance/exit…. so that may influence where you place the ‘meeting area’.
Maybe you could talk to Deb about opening up the entire space now designated for library/reading room and intersperse little seating/reading areas throughout the different sections (children, adult, reference, computers, etc.)
There will be both English and Spanish books and materials, which will present another challenge in your overall organization.
Have fun with this! Libraries can be such exciting places!
Nora
Hi Kevin,
I agree with all Marilyn has to say about the yoga/dance studio. I have taken yoga classes at a college facility in California, which were held in their dance studio. The floor was made of some material that was slightly resilient which was really great for dance and yoga. (Tiles can be very hard on the back if they are not installed smoothly – smooth concrete would be preferable to tiles). They also had an entire wall of mirrors which was excellent, since you could check that you were in the correct positions for the various yoga poses. If mirrors aren’t possible, perhaps a relaxing wall mural would be a good second choice. You might also want to provide some storage space where people could leave their yoga mats etc. Another important point .. there needs to be some storage space allocated for cleaning supplies and brooms — it’s a good idea to be able to put your yoga mats on clean floors!
I highly concur with Marilyn’s idea that this (and every space) be kept flexible to facilitate a variety of functions. Could the space also be used for music practice by individuals or small groups? I see quite a few teens in our neighbourhgood practicing guitar, drums, trumpets etc. in their small family living rooms in the evenings.
A small detail, but overhead lights and ceiling fans on a rheostat would be a welcome feature.
Trust these comments will prove helpful.
Nora
Hi Kevin
Wow! A space for any dancing body work would be so great. Jazzercise, Dance, Dance aerobics, step classes, pilates and yoga. All of these require good fresh air and breezes to keep people cool. Floors that are smooth for stability; yet not slippery. good acoustics for the music and to carry the instructors voice. So it also needs electrical accomodation; perhaps sound system? A space that would support both a single person or a class of many would be great. Could it be adjacent to another large area with a moveable wall/ divider so that any function/event that was really large could also use some of this space?? and vice versa
Hola everyone!
Sarah here, working on the gift shop! I’ve been told that the community sells T-shirts at tianguis. I’ll keep this in mind while designing displays. Can someone help me out by telling me what else might be sold in the gift shop so that i can consider and design display space that suits the items and really works well for the centers needs?
Thank you all so much!
Hi everyone! My name is Kevin, I’m designing the yoga studio, and I have a couple of questions about what people would like to see in it. I have a good idea of the basic stuff, but any feedback would be great
I was also wondering if the studio would be used for dance, or anything else…..let me know what you think!
Kevin
Hola everyone,
My name is Tristy, and I am responsible for the design of Library and reading room. As I am currently working on my design process, I thought maybe I could change the setting of the 2 room a little bit after last time I talked to professor Deb. She suggested that I should have a meeting area toward the front of the library so that way the conversation wont interfere the people trying to look for books in the back. However, as I am figuring this out right now I think there aren’t too space available if I do it that way. Unless I make the meeting area smaller. Well now I am thinking maybe I could move the meeting area into the reading room? So that there would be more space for book shelves. Unless there are the need for a quite meeting area everyday? If not there would not be a problem if the reading room won’t be available sometimes? Besides I will put some seating in the library itself? What do you all think?
So sorry, I forgot to state that Maribel is also responsible for the recycling area. Any comments, Vern? Professor Deb
Weekly update… We had a great class yesterday! Last week we broke the program down and assigned (by drawing from a hat) specific areas to the students. If anyone has comments for special areas you can direct them to the following: Erin, lobby and private office; Sarah, gift shop; Cathy, event area and gallery; Kevin, yoga studio and public bathrooms; Tristy, reading room and library; Jaycee, arts and crafts; Theresa, play area and public bathrooms; Kristen, commercial kitchen and dining area; and finally, Maribel, who is coordinating all egress, gates, ironwork and tile design for the whole project. I am working arm in arm with the students on the overall architecture. Please feel free to comment specifically or in general. We LOVE feedback. Thanks for your support! Professor Deb
I can see there is a lot of creative talent in your students, Deb. I’ll keep checking to see how things progress. I really like the idea of using recycled glass in the CCC design. The bright colours are certainly ‘inviting’.
Nora
Hello everybody! My name is Kristen, Im working on the kitchen/dining for the CCC. I have a few ideas one of which is turning the kitchen into a culinary school. A few questions that I need answered are: How many times a week would there be food served in the dining area? How would you like this food to be served, for instance would you like food on seperate tables with or without food warmers or would food go directly to the dining tables? Also if anyone has any suggestions please let me know! You can leave a post or can contact me at kristenybernard@yahoo.com
I will keep you updated as I continue designing this space for you! -Kristen
I can think of two types of food. Ordered at the kitchen and taken to a table or out into the plaza to eat. The other would be event based which would often be buffet style in which case food warmers would be good. I guess there is a third where the meal is formal and served by waiters.
Hey folks! If you would like to see more student work, please visit http://www.photobucket.com. The username is CCCLaPenita and password is id301su10. Please review and post any comments you may have on jaltembajalapeno.com. Photobucket is not a policed site, so if you have any photos you would like us to consider please feel free to post then let us know via this board. Once again, thanks so much for your continued support. Professor Deb
Rest assured Susan we will not only have a library, but reading room and of course, a spot for coffee after reading or a yoga session. The currrent design program consists of the following areas: lobby, gift shop, event area for 300 guests, a commercial kitchen, a dining area, play area for kids (both covered and uncovered), an arts an crafts area, plenty of space for recycling efforts, as I mentioned, a library, reading room, yoga studio with a changing room complete with showers and finally several bathrooms. These areas have been divided between the nine students, you might want to reach out to Tristy as she is tackling the library and reading room. Toodles, Professor Deb
I am just testing the photo submissions here as we work out how best to communicate using this page. You don’t need to get fancy but if you want to there are some tricks explained here:
You can look at Theresa’s photo album by clicking this link:
This is one of the photos in her album made very tiny:
CCCLaPenita
Deb, you are so full of projects, and this is a PRIZE one. Whoopeee! Make room please for a LIBRARY, and a place to drink good coffee with great people and hear interesting talks and presentations. You might check out — if you haven’t already — http://www.bibliotecasma.com/. That’s the site for the San Miguel de Allende cultural center. They didn’t design; they sort of just grew — inside an old convent. But tucked up inside they have a “tienda” which sells local art work, books by local authors, and crafts by local artisans.(you have to join the center to have your work for sale) It’s a benefit for the center and for the artists. Make sure to leave LOTS of work space!
OK, advice from Susan — two pesos
design work from students — priceless!
Deb,
This is such a worthwhile project you are undertaking, thank you and the students.
Are there any questions the students would like to post regarding community needs, challenges, issues etc. to encourage more dialogue between us and the students.
WOW! We had a such a fantastic class today! My students will be posting examples of unique recycled, reused and/or recaimed objects they found that are fueling their concepts for the community center as a homework assignment. Please feel free to comment. Saludos! Deb
Hola Mariana, we would love to have you come to our final presentation on August 11th.
Saludos Deb, this is a wonderful project and concept. Can’t wait to see the results. So many applications possible for our Nayarit communities. As past President and CEO (2000-2009) of Cambiando Vidas, a non profit for education (www.cambiandovidasmexico.org), would love to help in any way – will be in Boston in Aug. Our Jaltemba Rotary is very fortunate to have you on board.
Hola!
We are all looking forward to sharing our ideas for your CCC. The program is challenging, but we have gained much ‘virtual’ knowledge of La Penita and hope to apply that to this process. Deb shared an email string with us, and it will be our pleasure to receive feedback from such a thoughtful, articulate group. We’ll check in soon!
Cathy
Hola Debra, What a wonderful thing to do for our community. Christina and I will follow this with much interest. See you in the fall, Roberto.
How cool is this!!! Thank you so much Deb, and your students! What a fabulous project.
Does this mean the students will get to come down here and experience the muse-ings of their designs?
Hola! I want to thank everyone in advance for supporting my hard working students. I hope you will share their enthusiasm on this wonderful project! In exchange you will see nine different design solutions in seven weeks for the Cultural Community Center. Salud! Professor Deb