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MATERIALS
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PROTOTYPING

(PROTOTYPING)

Prototyping as an essential part of our design process, using it to test ideas, explore material potential, and refine concepts in a hands-on way. By creating physical and digital prototypes, we evaluate the functionality, aesthetics, and durability of our designs in real-world conditions. Through iteration, we adjust and improve, honing the design to achieve the perfect balance between form and function.

(PROXIMITY)

Each project is an opportunity to learn of the local area and it’s industries. especially in cities – the rate of development and demolition is an opportunity for recirculating materials. As is the rate of coffee consumption and utilising the spent grounds or cups. considering what happens around us on a daily basis provides the initial ground work for research and exploration.

(RETROFIT)

Many advances in technologies came from times of adversity. previously this has been deemed to be human adversity, now it’s safe to say it’s largely environmental adversity. this means to empathise with global and regional level of shrinking biodiversity and unstable ecosystems in order to have a similar increase in technological advancement. instead of making human lives more efficient, the advances will look to make human lives less destructive. this thought process is woven throughout our research.

(RETROFIT)

When retrofitting, we looked to maintain and empower the breathability of the building by utilising natural materials including clay plaster and clay paint along the external wall. In using robust details at all junctions, as well as including vacuum double glazed sash and case windows, we have been able to improve the liveability and increase the thermal and acoustic performance of the home.

(FABRICATION)

We created fitted and freestanding furniture off-site in a workshop and assembled on site. This included the kitchen and bathroom basin, both of which were finished using tadelakt, a moroccan lime-based plaster, polished to become waterproof.

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