Projects

We generate knowledge on the origins of autochthonous materials, craft technologies and vernacular artefacts. We do so through cultural research, product development, creative residencies, product development and sales.

Artisans’ Voices

The perspective of artisans on contemporary material culture, education, production and consumption.

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Projects

Architecture and Craft in Lisbon - Workshop

Architecture and Craft in Lisbon - Workshop

Exploring the use of vegetable fibres with architecture students.

Architecture and Craft in Lisbon - Workshop

Exploring the use of vegetable fibres with architecture students.

Rooted Craft

Rooted Craft

A research residency in Loulé

Rooted Craft

A research residency in Loulé

Forum Hands On Azores: Thinking the Making

Forum Hands On Azores: Thinking the Making

Generating discussion about the contemporary recognition and appreciation of vernacular arts and crafts

Forum Hands On Azores: Thinking the Making

Generating discussion about the contemporary recognition and appreciation of vernacular arts and crafts

Experimental traditions

Experimental traditions

An education project with students from Lisbon

Experimental traditions

An education project with students from Lisbon

Intensive Culture

Intensive Culture

Ethnographic design research in the Algarve

Intensive Culture

Ethnographic design research in the Algarve

Projecto TASA

Projecto TASA

Integrated development of artisanal culture in the Algarve 

Projecto TASA

Integrated development of artisanal culture in the Algarve 

Objects of the Wild Sea

Objects of the Wild Sea

Research and development of crafts in fishing communities

Objects of the Wild Sea

Research and development of crafts in fishing communities

Papagaios

Papagaios

Small shelves to raise light and store precious household items: research & product development.

Papagaios

Small shelves to raise light and store precious household items: research & product development.

Situated Practices

Situated Practices

Utilities and craft perspectives – an exhibition

Situated Practices

Utilities and craft perspectives – an exhibition

Pote: water + earth

Pote: water + earth

Creative residency in Cape Verde

Pote: water + earth

Creative residency in Cape Verde

Ceramics + Fibres, Azores

Ceramics + Fibres, Azores

A creative residency with insular artisans

Ceramics + Fibres, Azores

A creative residency with insular artisans