- Training agreement with BEAM, 3Si & EDDEA.
During my diploma in architecture my final year project and written thesis focused on our relationship with nature, current architectural design approaches within the industry and how we can relearn valuable lessons from vernacular architecture. I concluded that we could create a responsive architecture through 'conscience & memory' understanding our local context and history and focusing on 'respect and response' in line with the principles of Biomimicry. Simply put ‘Biomimicry’ is the process of learning from nature to improve manmade design, both in technology and methodology. I believe by combining this with knowledge from local communities, arts and culture we can develop a design approach which will facilitate positive and sustainable change.
(1) Conscience & Memory: throughout Seville
Identify successful sustainable, vernacular & innovative architecture in Seville; understand the ongoing social, climatic conditions and context in which it is created. Explore the history and development of these processes. Record this process through my blog www.tenweeksinseville.co.uk
(2) Respect & Response: within EDDEA
Identify a live site/project based in Seville within my placement practice EDDEA that could benefit/is benefitting from the process of learning from nature, vernacular experience and innovative design.
Working in collaboration with a range of skilled professional to explore these design solutions in practice.
(3) Conclusion:
Through my blog I will be able to trace a path of learning through my interaction with the city, my placement practice and keep a record of my ongoing exploration into innovative design approaches in architecture.
