Café ODYSSEY

Café ODYSSEY is a creative intervention utilising coffee, storytelling and wayfinding to encourage social cohesion by highlighting existing cultural narratives within the context of urban regeneration. Influenced by the argument that the coffee shop has become a barometer of degree of gentrification, Café ODYSSEY takes the form of a pop-up café highlighting localness and celebrating diversity in Peckham, southeast London, during its current period of transition.The intervention is designed both for the newer and the more settled populations in Peckham, who have limited platforms to integrate and collaborate. In its first round during March 2018, the project has successfully enabled local people to open up dialogues and explore future collaborative opportunities with more upcoming socially engaged design projects.The project involves collaboration with local initiatives, such as Pempeople, Peckham Vision and The Peckham Society, and leaves a legacy for them to continue building connections and sharing learning outcomes between higher education institutions and grass-roots communities.

<H2><SPAN>Café ODYSSEY: </SPAN>The coffee shop to evade the caffeine-curse of gentrification </H2>
<P>Café ODYSSEY is a critical intervention that takes the form of a pop-up coffee shop. This is a café with a difference. The coffee is free, however, coffee drinkers get a specially designed receipt, a map, which shows different trails, shops and organisations that all, in one way or another, contribute to the contested narrative of gentrification in the area.<SPAN CLASS="Apple-converted-space"> </SPAN></P>
<P>The goal of the project is to highlight local identity and celebrate its rich diversity. People who take the trail can discover hidden gems, local places, people, businesses and organisations which shape Peckham’s cultural identity. The project aims to promote social cohesion and place attachment to counteract the alienating effects of gentrification. There are different points along the trails where participants can encounter and build relationships with the local communities, social enterprises, galleries, artists and residents.</P>
<P>Café ODYSSEY offers a very different experience from TripAdvisor. Please feel free to join us to celebrate the local diverse cultures by grabbing a free coffee at Café ODYSSEY and start your bespoke journey in Peckham co-designed among trusted locals.</P>
<P><SPAN>This time will be the second round of this </SPAN>socially engaged and collaborative design intervention, and we welcome all to explore local identity and celebrate the rich diversity in Peckham. Check out our website for the  <A HREF="https://cafeodyssey.wixsite.com/odyssey/event-moments" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">lovely moments </A> we had with our visitors in March 2018! </P>
<H3><SPAN>Free Coffee and Your Journey<BR></SPAN>Rye Lane, 12 - 3 PM</H3>
<P><SPAN>Come and grab a free coffee at our pop-up coffee shop at Rye Lane - you will be given a specially design receipt which leads you to discover incredible hidden gems in Peckham with recommendations by trusted locals! There are also </SPAN>different points along the trails where participants can encounter and build relationships with the local communities, social enterprises, galleries, artists and residents.</P>
<H3><SPAN>(Brain)Storm in a Coffee Cup<BR><SPAN>TenPoint5ive Gallery, </SPAN>12 - 6 PM</SPAN></H3>
<P>Don't forget the special event "(Brain)Storm in a Coffee Cup" at TenPoint5ive Gallery, where an exhibition and a series of debates will be held to highlight different perspectives on the complex and contested issues of regeneration in the area. </P>
<P><SPAN>The exhibition will feature artworks of local artists coming from diverse cultural backgrounds and disciplines, who work collaboratively to celebrate the rich diversity in Peckham. Local initiatives and organisations such as Pempeople, Peckham Vision, The Peckham Society and Peckham Levels will be invited to participate in the series of debates during 4 - 5 pm.</SPAN></P>
<H2><SPAN>The Next Day at Tate Exchange..</SPAN></H2>
<P><SPAN>On 30 June, there will be another section from 12-5pm in Tate Exchange at Tate Modern, to celebrate the rich diversity in London Borough of Southwark. </SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN>Tickets can be found <A HREF="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafe-odyssey-presents-brainstorm-in-a-coffee-cup-tickets-45779730406" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer">here</A>.</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN>We welcome all to join us in the conversations, exchange ideas and build connections with the local communities, social enterprises, galleries, artists and residents in the event!</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN>The project is a collaboration with PemPeople, Peckham Vision and The Peckham Society.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P>Want to know more? Check out our <A HREF="https://cafeodyssey.wixsite.com/odyssey" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</A>! </P>
<P>Facebook | <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/cafeodyssey.art/" TARGET="_self" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@CafeOdyssey.Art</A><BR>Instagram | <A HREF="https://www.instagram.com/cafe.odyssey/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@Cafe.Odyssey</A><BR>Twitter | <SPAN CLASS="username u-dir"><A HREF="https://twitter.com/CafeOdyssey2018?lang=en" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@<SPAN CLASS="u-linkComplex-target">CafeOdyssey2018</SPAN></A></SPAN></P>
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<H4>The event is part of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA). </H4>
<P><A HREF="https://www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org/event/cafe-odyssey/?layout_id=1490" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">More about the event</A></P>
<P>The London Festival of Architecture is the world’s largest annual architecture festival, with a mission to support architectural talent in London, enthuse and engage with the public, and find new ways to look at the city. From 1-30 June 2018 it will be exploring the theme ‘identity’ through a rich programme of events across London that celebrates London as a global architectural hub, and promotes positive change to its public realm. The programme is delivered by a diverse mix of architecture and design practices and practitioners, cultural and academic institutions, artists and many others. </P>
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<P><STRONG>FAQs</STRONG></P>
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<P><STRONG>Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?</STRONG></P>
<P>There is no age requirement for this intervention.</P>
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<P><STRONG>How can I contact the organizer with any questions?</STRONG></P>
<P>Please feel free to leave us a message on ronnie.chou.rc@gmail.com.</P>
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