The Craft of Making: Light, Material & Process

Black and white photos from a project under construction, focusing on the texture of the stacked stone walls and the quality of light. This shows our interest in the fundamental elements of architecture before the final finishes are applied.

A work-in-progress shot showing a section of formwork used for concrete, resting against a newly completed wall of hand-chiseled stone. This image captures the two materials that are central to our practice: the raw and the crafted.

Sunlight grazes the textured stone facade of a building under construction, creating strong diagonal shadows. We design our building skins to actively engage with light, creating surfaces that change their appearance throughout the day.

A view of a stone-clad courtyard under construction. The hand-chiseled texture of the stone is designed to catch the light, and the opening to the sky above ensures the space will be animated by the sun's movement.

This short film explores our design philosophy for the Zanav Home project, focusing on the importance of light and the absence of color. The sketches show our process of thinking through details to find the right balance between what is needed and where to stop.

Early clay models exploring form, scale, and the relationship between solid masses. This is a fundamental part of our design process, allowing us to think with our hands and study the play of shadow on simple forms.

An exploration of architectural form using simple clay blocks. This hands-on process helps us develop the basic composition of a building, thinking about how different volumes will relate to each other and create spaces between them.

Clay model studies for a new project. This tactile way of designing allows us to understand the weight and presence of architectural forms and how they will be perceived in three dimensions.

A detail of a window opening set within a wall of stacked, rough-hewn stone. This work-in-progress shot highlights our focus on the junction between different materials and the creation of clean, simple geometries.