Lecture date: 2012-01-24
Exhibition-related Event
H·O·R·T·U·S stimulates the emergence of novel material practices and related spatial narratives. In this exhibition related event Claudia Pasquero and Marco Poletto will discuss with guests the design philosophy of the project and its relevance for contemporary architecture and urban design. The event is structured around three ‘moments’: two conversations and a hands-on harvest event, which will see the public engaging directly with the garden.
Conversation One: H·O·R·T·U·S ‘How To’ will present the design & make of the prototype installation and the potential applicability of these emergent materials and spatial protocols for masterplanning in large regional landscapes. The conversation will unveil the details of the biological mechanisms at work, as well as the algorithmic design technique employed, the sensing and actuating devices and innovative digital interfaces embedded in the gardening apparatus.
Conversation Two: ’Systemic Design as Critical Practice’ will involve critical thinkers and designers, discussing how systemic design practices can acquire a critical role in shaping a new notion of urban ecology within contemporary architectural discourse.
The evening will end with ‘The Harvest’; a hands-on event curated by the students of AA Inter10 where saturated photo-bioreactors will be harvested.
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