Constructing Practice, Panel 4: From Material Culture to Design

Constructing Practice traces the narratives of 15 firms from around the globe that were established within the past 10 years. The daylong symposium features case studies and dialogues on designing, establishing, and maintaining a practice. The speakers reflect various approaches in responding to particular regional conditions and the expanding definition of architecture.

From Material Culture to Design

Speakers:
Eloisa Ramos & Moreno Castellano, Ramos Castellano, Mindelo, Cape Verde
James Shen, People’s Architecture Office, Beijing, China
Thomas Chapman, Local Studio, Johannesburg, South Africa

Introduction by Juan Herreros
Moderated by Eric Bunge

Organized by Professor Juan Herreros with Enrique Walker, the symposium hosts 15 international firms to discuss their respective contexts, ambitions, and influences relevant to their founding and early years, followed by joint discussions on their experiences and strategies.

Organized by Columbia GSAPP.

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