Networks of Resourceful Architecture
Revealing the potential that exists by exploring resources and networks both in the design and making of architecture.
Contemporary architectural culture is burdened by outmoded tactics and wasteful processes which can lead to over production and under utilisation.
Early work focused on better understanding our own working methods through a series of interactive workshops. These have revealed what we already know and how we intend to operate throughout the year. In particular we focused on fast drawing, dealing with doubt and enhanced communication. This encouraged us to become better designers and more agile and reflective practitioners.
The studio was based in and around the Canary Wharf. This offered huge potential for a variety of projects in relation to scale, program and thematic approach.
As we move towards depleting energy supplies and decreasing capital we will endeavour to be resourceful in both our processes and outputs. We aimed to ensure that we developed a mutual and collective approach in all our work. This encourages you to be mindful and reflective towards achieving a healthy and productive work/life balance.
Specific themes for expansion:
- Realise that architectural speculation and production can co-exist.
- Develop methods that expand the spatial potential of your endeavours.
- Be canny and agile in deciding how we work and what we focus on.
- Openly discuss why being original isn’t helpful.
- Understand that good ideas exist only when they are shared.
- Managing your own resources as you design a resourceful project.
- Learn from broadcast media on how to engage with a broader public.
- View the technical through material, climatic and poetic engagement.
- Enjoy the process of producing architecture of merit.