A close study of the grain, pores and joints in architectural concrete — 01 / A view of the projectResearch · Ongoing study

Material Library

Looking closely before drawing the next line.

01 / The brief

Start with
the place.

How a material feels at arm’s length can be as consequential as the plan. Our material library is an ongoing collection of samples, junctions and surface tests that informs the buildings we draw.

Detail crop of a close study of the grain, pores and joints in architectural concrete — 02 / Light & surface — detail crop

02 / The response

In the detail,
the whole.

We compare finishes in changing daylight, test the meeting of rough and smooth surfaces, and keep a record of what ages well. These small experiments become practical decisions about touch, maintenance and the atmosphere of a room.

Material palette: Concrete samples, timber offcuts, mineral finishes

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Start withthe place.

In the detail,the whole.

Start with
the place.

In the detail,
the whole.