“To design meaningfully, architects have to understand how buildings are made.”

“Designing with awareness starts by understanding building components—not only what they’re made of, but also how they’re produced.”

Studio Syllabus

Catalogue of Possibilities:
Documenting and interpreting building elements of HIL to unlock their creative and architectural potential beyond conventional use.

Aluminum Cladding Panels

We explored the aluminum facade panels of the HIL building—documenting their physical properties, researching their production, and reimagining their architectural potential.

Future Application – Forest Shelter