Architecture is an affirmative practice in many ways, one of
which is designing for the betterment of the public and the occupants of a building.
This idea is the reigning theme at Affirmative Architecture,
an annual event that celebrates the emergent trend amongst young architects and
designers to re-engage with the ability of architecture to make life better.
The 2014 symposium, which will be held in Brisbane from
Friday October 31 to Saturday November 1, draws together international and
Australian architects who have demonstrated commitment to a social agenda and
made significant contribution to the public good.
According to Affirmative Architecture_Brisbane, these practitioners
“have a positive consideration of social engagement, careful analysis of
existing conditions and a deliberate, often challenging architectural
response.”
The event is curated as a series of interactive lectures and
panel discussions, with the speakers to describe their work with a focus on
built projects that contribute to social and public benefit.
Presenters will also share ideas on the role of the
architect in society, and as a driver of cultural and developmental change. The
critical question to be asked is, ‘what contribution architects and
architecture can make in the public realm and how their design strategies,
skills and research might make a positive difference to everyday life.’
Speakers for Affirmative Architecture_Brisbane include:
Diego Ramirz-Lovering – Monash University
Finn Pedersen – Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects
Stephen Neille – Pendal and Neille
Erik L’Heureux – Pencil Architects (Singapore)
Michael Rayner – Cox Architects
Flores and Prats Architects (Spain)
Michael Lavery – M3architecture
Rachel Neeson – Neeson Murcutt
Charles Wright – Charles Wright Architects
Virginia San Fratello – Rael San Fratello (USA)
Ingrid Richards – Richards and Spence
Lucina McLean – NMBW
OwenandVokesandPeters
Kevin Lowe – Small Projects (Malaysia)
Registration is $100 a day, or $50 a day for students. For
more information, to register or view the 2014 program, please visit http://affirmativearchitecture.wordpress.com/
What: Affirmative
Architecture
When: Friday
October 31 to Saturday November 1
Where:
Translational Research Institute Auditorium