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Title of Abstract:

Genealogies of Craft in Architecture - Sustaining Intangible Heritage through a Material-Conscious Design Praxis in the Age of Information (Ref #225)

Date:
27-10-2006 10:05:31
Status:
Unsuccessful
Rating:
4
Details:

Conference themes: Epistemology of making, Craft and digital process, Craft and manufacturing

Keywords: craft, digital technology, architecture, stonemasonry, intangible heritage

This paper proposal stems from an ongoing doctoral research aiming to trace the lineage of crafts in architecture in order to come up with an argument for sustaining materiality, embodied knowledge and context awareness within the design praxis that is undergoing a substantial change in the Information Age. The epistemological basis of the discussion is provided by the Aristotelian distinction between the three types of knowledge: techne ? technical knowledge; episteme ? scientific knowledge; and phronesis ? moral-practical knowledge. At its present stage, the research seeks to validate the argument for the sustenance of crafts practices as a repository of unarticulated knowledge that forms a vital part of our intangible heritage. Aiming to find continuing trends concerning materiality, the focus is presently on the processes of knowledge production based on the close-knit interaction between craftsmen and architects involved in pre-modern building production. In this context, the specificities of stonemasonry in architectural practice will provide the case studies for discussing the implications of materiality in the initial stages of architectural design, and how the modes of representation fall short when the actual manufacturing process starts.

Reviewer Comments:

Review #1 : Left on 30-10-2006 10:39:01 #
I agree with this, but I'm concerned that the paper will not engage the audience because of the placement of craft practice in this work. It looks like heritage or conservation. The focus of discussion is on the use of craft in design.

4
Review #2 : Left on 05-11-2006 18:17:28 #
The intention of the overall study is very good, and the issue of embodied knowledge in relation to craft and craft practice is integral to the discipline. Tha abstract implies the research is at an early stage, requiring development to help articulate the methodology and significance of the study.

4