Lecture Series
As architecture undergoes its transition to the digital era, there seems to be a discrepancy with its fundamental mission — the crafting of buildings. At first glance, the abundance of new technologies appears to have widened the gulf between the conceptualisation of a building and the culture of manual labour. Yet, various voices of resistance emerge countering this reality. Yearning for a symbiosis between these seemingly disparate worlds, we pose the following question: How and to what extent can digital craftsmanship coexist with handcraft techniques of architecture?
PROGRAM
Community – Carles Oliver (IBAVI)
How can the integration of handcraft techniques in housing projects contribute to fostering a sense of community?
Pedagogy – Andrew Freear & Elena Berthel (Rural Studio)
In what ways can architectural education be enriched by a situated application of handcraft techniques?
Heritage – Ionas Sklavounos (Boulouki)
In what manner can traditional handcraft techniques actively maintain cultural heritage?
Practice – Daniel Rosbottom
To what extent can handcraft techniques be incorporated as a requirement in the contemporary practice of architecture?
