les ateliers is a non-governmental organization that gathers universities, decision makers and professionals dedicated to planning, development and urban design. Since 1982, les ateliers has been organizing international workshops on topics defined together with local authorities for city or regional planning.

Roland Karthaus is a member of les ateliers and has participated in a workshop in China and been a member of the international Jury in France and Siberia.  In 2012 he will be scientific director of workshop in Naya Raipur, India.  MAASD Students have taken part in workshops in Siberia and France and have benefited enormously from the experience.

www.ateliers.org