Laboratory EAST launches a new book!
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"The series Studies on Assemblies serves as a catalyst enables a more holistic understanding of the intricate interplay between materials, tectonics, and construction."
We are delighted to announce the release of our latest publication, Mass Made Units. This is the first book in the series Studies on Assemblies and represents the outcome of a research and design project that examines how materials are assembled together. Mass Made Units documents three-dimensional masonry structures made from modular units—whether prefabricated or not—and is supported and illustrated by comprehensive case studies.
The first section of the book synthesizes an interdisciplinary conference held at EPFL and brings together theoretical reflections on the relationship between materials, construction, and tectonics. The second part presents selected architectural projects analyzed by the students of the Design Studio EAST. They are presented in a pedagogical and comprehensive manner that allows for comparative study.
A very special thanks to all our guest contributing authors and researchers: Marlène Leroux, Francis Jacquier, Lieven Nijs, Beatrice Marchiodi, Hisham Hafez, Karen Scrivener, Alia Bengana and Anja Fröhlich, Martin Fröhlich, and Clemens Waldhart, whose theoretical reflections provide valuable insights.
The printed book is now available through Triest Verlag’s website, and a digital version will be launched in an open access format very soon. Stay tuned!
Title: Mass Made Units
Series: Studies on Assemblies
Editors: EAST – Laboratory, EPFL Lausanne
Language: English
Graphic Design: Omnigroup, Lausanne
Specifications:
- Pages: 96
- Illustrations: Approx. 60
- Dimensions: 17.1 × 24 cm
- Binding: Softcover
- ISBN: 978-3-03863-084-5
Guest contributors: Marlène Leroux, Francis Jacquier, Lieven Nijs, Beatrice Marchiodi, Hisham Hafez, Karen Scrivener and Alia Bengana
Team: Anja Fröhlich, Martin Fröhlich, Tiago P. Borges, Vanessa Pointet, Lara Monti, Clemens Waldhart, Maria Sivers
