Clad The Greek word for architect is arkhitekton or “master-builderâ€. While the contemporary definition and expectations of such an individual have become much broader to engage and take on the characteristics of various disciplines, we always come back to building. This studio was charged with the design, fabrication and installation of three small pavilions sited within a 200-acre farm northeast of Columbus. The pavilions explored how particular materials and fabrication processes engaged and adapted to a specific location. Given the logistics of the problem, the dichotomy of prefabricated versus in-situ construction was addressed as an integral part of the project. Cladding - with its role in a project’s identity, volume and structure - was adopted as the theme of this studio.
