Textile Wood -a material exploration of hybrids of textile and wood in architecture. This is a thesis that challenge the idea of how textiles are used in architecture by investigating different ways of using textiles in combination with wood to form hybrid material system that can be applicable in architectural design. It investigates its material […]
GOD TO SUNYATA – Transform a Christian Chapel into a Buddhist-aura Gathering Space Nowadays, religion is out of public view. It is generally regarded as irrational doctrines or superficial stereotypes of spirituality. However, theology is right at the core of soulless modernity (Weber, 1930). So does it to modern architecture. This thesis is not only […]
Tracing forward Exploring the interplay of a historical landmark and the new material world In times of change driven by contemporary concerns, the question of how to relate to the existing naturally arises. It has long been present in the architectural debate and in recent times the focus has increasingly shifted to creating the new […]
INTRO In modern society we have, through technology and the built environment, removed almost all daily habits of being physical active. Sweden’s population is far from being active enough and the same issue can be seen in many other countries. It is as if we have forgotten that activity is a crucial part of life, […]
Re-produce the past for the future Gothenburg is going through an extensive transformation. Central areas located around the harbor that in the past where reserved for Gothenburg’s several important industries, is today under development, as many of the industries by time closed down. The intent of this project is to build a connection between the […]
Ornament & Structure a reconnection to ornament through knitted formwork The classical ornament has a long tradition of being one of the key elements of a building, designed in close collaboration with a craftsperson, the result would have its unique fingerprint. With the advancement in mass production, ornaments became replicas with no visible craft. This […]
Olivia Römert//ACEX35//2021 Introduction As a result of the increased productivity of the industrial revolution, our society has become increasingly more centred around consumption. In order to support the consumerist society, communication in the form of advertisement and images has increased. We are constantly surrounded by information encouraging us to purchase some new product, service or […]
Maintainability – with time as a design tool
Moments of Collapse A design exploration of humans fragile relationship to nature and time By looking at the aftermath of a forest fire it is clearly visible how a natural phenomenon can fully transform and destroy both nature and human construction. In many ways it completely opposes our idea of nature as peaceful and passive. […]