The Diploma 2 Showcase event was designed as an arena for all Diploma 2 students to present their own Thesis propositions through an artefact or drawing made specifically for the event, which would in some way describe the Thesis in question.
For the showcase event I designed a small tea house, which along with a verbal presentation began to explore firstly ideas of Taoist thought in relation to building, as well as the idea of distilling an experience, and ritual as a means of bridging cultures.
The Thesis Symposium event hosted by the Emergent studio on 17th December was a great success. Guests included Associate Professor Adrian Carter and Dr Lars Botin from the university of Aalborg, Professor Geoffrey Broadbent, former head of the School of Architecture at Portsmouth University, current Portsmouth University staff and students as well as some of last years graduated Emergent Studio members. Thanks to all for attending and providing valuable feedback.
