Teulo Talks_22nd October 2021_Morning Session_Achim Kaufer + Yo Hakomori

9am - 10am

Achim Kaufer ac.ka

THE SPECIFIC VERSUS THE GENERIC 

Strategies for a diverse & multi-layered architecture

Against the background of an ever more differentiating and individuating society, an increasing urbanisation of the population as well as a steadily rising consumption of land and resources with the accompanying climatic changes, a further development of the modernist concept of generic, standardised space towards specific spatial solutions is necessary.

Through a selection of projects of varying scale, ranging from a spatial object over a recently completed bridge project in Chengdu, China, up to urban development projects, the potential of a diverse and multi-layered architecture is illustrated.

“The answer to solving the global challenges of our generation are to be found in specific, not generic spatial solutions. This requires dealing with greater complexity in the design process as it is about to work with the diversity of users as well as the always differing local, each with its particular needs.”

10am - 11am

Yo Ichiro Hakomori

Studio Hau

Talk Topic: Creating environmentally - conscious spaces to uplift human spirit 

Yo Hakomori will discuss their work with Museums with a focus on the

Grand Rapids Art Museum, the first LEED Gold certified art museum in the world, the Tyler Museum of Art, and the Studio Art Hall at Pomona College. Studio Hau have and are designing buildings that are environmentally-friendly without compromising the overall budget. Studio Hau look at local neighbourhood in relation to construction and design and always look to create an important public space that connects to people. Yo will discuss the strong visual, programmatic, and spatial connection between the City and the Museum.

He will discuss the intricacies of project managing different design processes and a team. Project management being an integral part of their practice to ensure that they achieve the desired outcomes for their clients.