Cross-Cultural Design in Landscape Architecture: Working with Marginalized Communities in Rural India

Paper presentation. EDRA52, Detroit, MI.

Nawre, A., & Boyle-Milroy, L. (May 19-23, 2021).

This article examines the opportunities and challenges of cross-cultural design, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, cultural awareness, and shared knowledge when working across diverse communities. Drawing from experiences in rural India, it outlines key considerations—cultural, professional, and physical—that shape more thoughtful and effective design outcomes.

By reflecting on both the benefits and potential pitfalls, the piece positions cross-cultural design as an increasingly essential practice, offering insights that are valuable not only in international contexts but also within increasingly diverse local communities.