Tunisian Nightscapes: Nocturnal Landscapes in the Medina of Tunis is a studio report from the spring 2023 option studio taught by Francesca Benedetto at Harvard Graduate School of Design. This studio was an integral part of the Atlas for the Medina of Tunis sponsored research project led by Gareth Doherty in the Critical Landscapes Design Lab.
The studio reimagined five public spaces in the Medina of Tunis, Tunisia. Taking a long-term view over a 5 to 50-year timespan, the studio asked how three interrelated areas of focus—housing, health, and changing climates—intersect with the urban landscape. The project especially considered the design of nocturnal landscapes as one response to the rising temperatures associated with climate change.
