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mork-ulnes architects rounds up its greatest works with monograph ‘the craft of place’
- Mork-Ulnes Architects has released its first monograph, The Craft of Place, showcasing its blend of regional traditions with modern innovation and dedication to specific environmental and cultural contexts.
- The monograph explores themes like materials, traditions, sustainability, scale, and light, reflecting the studio's philosophy of integrating historical and vernacular influences into its architectural expressions.
- Mork-Ulnes Architects emphasizes the importance of studying traditional building techniques and adapting them to contemporary settings, bridging past and present through a deep engagement with material and construction logic.
- One featured project, Skigard Hytte in Norway, exemplifies the studio's approach by blending traditional Norwegian techniques with modern design principles in a mountain cabin setting.
- The Octothorpe House in Oregon showcases the firm's response to challenging environmental conditions by incorporating traditional Japanese charred wood cladding to mitigate wildfire risks.
- Exploring the role of light and scale, projects like the Crest Guesthouse in California highlight Mork-Ulnes Architects' ability to create expansive, light-filled spaces that connect with their surroundings.
- The Craft of Place not only reflects on past projects but also looks to inspire a broader architectural discourse by considering the evolving relationship between architecture, landscape, and tradition.
- Edited by Casper Mork-Ulnes and featuring contributions from Joseph Becker and Anne Marit Lunde, the monograph invites readers to engage in a dialogue about the dynamic interplay between cultures, materials, and environments in architecture.
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