Lecture
Design by Thinking of
Resources, Material and Transformation
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
25th January 2023
Peter St John will give a lecture at the Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam, discussing several of the practice's recent projects with a focus on the themes of Resources, Material and Transformation.
The event is part of the Design by thinking series, organised by Amsterdam practices Bergplaats, Ard de Vries Architects, Office Winhov and Moriko Kira Architect.
Image: Veemgebouw, Strijp S, Eindhoven, 1942
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