Kazys Varnelis introduces three of the founders of the firm Graft: Lars Kruckeberg, Thomas Willemeit, and Wolfram Putz. Varnelis discusses his experience with Kruckeberg while he was a SCI-Arc student. He highlights some of the design principles and values which have helped guide their firm since its founding in 1999.
Lars Kruckeberg, Thomas Willemeit, and Wolfram Putz discuss their pursuit of unknown experiences and places. They talk about their relationship to place while working in Los Angeles, Berlin, and China. They show examples of various projects in China and discuss their growth as a small firm.
Kruckeberg, Willemeit, and Putz discuss their desire to blur the boundaries between art and architecture. They talk about their collaboration with Dave Hickey. They also chronologically discuss projects, including their work with Brad Pitt, their work on different design hotels and apartments, and on set design.
Kruckeberg, Willemeit, and Putz talk about their relationship to place while working in Los Angeles, Berlin, and China. They show examples of various projects in China and discuss their growth as a small firm.
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