Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop
Subtitle: Bioclimatic Ceramic Assemblies IV, crafting technologies
By: edited by Laura Garófalo and Omar Khan
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Applied Research and Design Publishing; ORO Editions
Published: 2021
Place of publication: Novato, CA]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 189
ISBN-13: 9781951541224
Subjects: Ceramics in architecture; Congresses
Other titles: Bioclimatic Ceramic Assemblies IV, crafting technologies; Bioclimatic Ceramic Assemblies four
Description: Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop: Bioclimatic Ceramic Assemblies IV' presents terra cotta design research, conducted under the auspices of the annual Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop (ACAW), between architectural firms and terra cotta manufacturer Boston Valley Terra Cotta. It chronicles the work of architectural firms Kieran Timberlake, Kohn Pederson Fox (KPF), HKS, Payette, Pelli Clarke Pelli, SHoP Architects, Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM), Studios Architecture and two academic teams from Alfred University and the University at Buffalo. The book presents a unique model for exploring the state of the art in terra cotta design through the production of experimental prototypes. These include rain screen facade systems, urban sound devises, structures, massive wall systems and furniture. Now in its fifth year, this invitation only workshop has teams collaborate with the manufacturer to develop a design that engages bioclimatic concerns and pushes material and manufacturing possibilities.