Join RIBA Berkshire on Monday 21 October as we welcome Matthew Barnett Howland and Dido Milne to Reading for an evening lecture exploring material life cycles and architecture’s relationship with the natural world.
The evening will open with an introduction from Chris Williamson, RIBA President, followed by the talk, a question and answer session, and the chance to connect with peers over drinks and nibbles.
The lecture will begin at 7pm.
About the talk
Most architecture is designed and built as if it is permanent - but it isn’t.
Most people think about a building as a thing - but there isn’t any such thing as a building. A concept coined by architect Frank Duffy, which was later elaborated by Stewart Brand in his book
Many construction materials derive from renewable sources - but some of the most common do not.
Matt and Dido will use case studies and original diagrams to talk about the relationship between earth systems, building components and architecture.
About the speakers
Matthew Barnett Howland and Dido Milne are directors at CSK Architects in Eton, where they collaborate on projects with an emphasis on building life cycles. As the authors of The Cork House, they garnered international attention and many awards in 2019 including RIBA South Award, RIBA South Sustainability Award, RIBA National Award and the Stephen Lawrence Prize. It was also shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize. Whether cork, stone, brick or timber, CSK are keen to explore the benefits of material reuse and how this can be utilised to create an architectural language specific to site and place.
Accessibility
Thames Lido is a short walk from Reading Station, with parking available at Hills Meadow Car Park. A dedicated disabled space is available at the venue, and blue badge holders may park on the double yellow lines on Kings Meadow Road for up to two hours.
The Lido’s reception is fully wheelchair accessible, and a lift near the bar entrance provides access to the first-floor function room.
