The Future of a Castle
Gyalu, Romania
2016
What was the challenge

Established in 2015, the Castle in Transylvania program recognized the need to support the sustainable socio-economic development of Transylvanian castles and manors. This program focused on local and regional strategies to secure resources for restoring and revitalizing these historic sites while also building a network of experts and a supportive community. The program emphasizes preventive interventions to preserve these sites and enable their long-term revitalization.

For Holis School 2016, we collaborated with the Castle in Transylvania program to host a summer school at the historic Rákóczi-Bánffy Castle. Participants were tasked with reimagining the purpose and envisioning future scenarios for the 15th-century Rákóczi-Bánffy Castle, offering innovative perspectives for its reconstruction and sustainable use.

What are the
results

During Holis School, participants developed future scenarios and development plans for the Rákóczi-Bánffy castle. The castle owner eventually used the plans to apply for a grant to get funding for the reconstruction.

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Holis School 2016 | The Future of a Castle
Facilitators and
Experts
Participants
“I warmly recommend the Holis summer schools. They are exactly the kind of educational programme next generation professionals need – place-based, interdisciplinary, collaborative.”
John Thackara
Philosopher, Writer and Advisor
“Now more than ever we need to foster cooperation across disciplines, cultures and geographies to support social innovation. I’m convinced of the value of place-specific, experiential learning, and the Holis summer schools create fantastic opportunities and benefits, not only for the talented (and lucky) participants but for the local partner enterprises and communities."
Dr. John Stevens
Design and Innovation Teacher, Researcher and Consultant, Royal College of Art
“Holis is the future of education. Diverse groups of people coming together to learn new skills by solving real problems.”
Roland Harwood
CEO and Founder, Liminal
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