CLAY HOUSE
by UMPRUM Academy
The Clay House project results from collaboration between the Studio of Ceramics and Porcelain and the Studio of Architecture III at UMPRUM.
It aims to delve into the materiality of the home, moving beyond the idea of the house as a “machine for living”, and exploring architecture as an extension of the body. The individual projects were built around archetypal architectural elements, creating a new ecosystem, which in addition to its appearance, guards the internal structure essential for its function.
The column, as the spine, provides support. The walls form the protective skin, and the heating and water systems provide vital nutrients. Ceramic materials are not only involved in the physical construction. They aid in the care for other organisms inhabiting the house, such as in the newly constructed space on the roof using innovative roofing." As sources of heat and energy, they create spaces for gathering and sharing, contributing to the care of the body physically and socially.
Collaboration across studios provided UMPRUM students with a chance to learn from each other, bridging craftsmanship and architecture to bring fresh perspectives and challenge our established ideas.
