Collective Processes: Counterpractices in European Architecture

What does a collective process in architecture entail, and how does it influence the planning of our built environment? Although the hierarchically organised office with its claim to individual authorship is still the dominant form of architecture firm, more and more horizontally organised collectives with alternative approaches to architectural planning are emerging. In this insightful survey of renowned European collectives, Natalie Donat-Cattin offers an overview of their working methods, organisational forms, goals and projects. The book includes statements and projects by: A-A Collective, (ab)Normal, Assemble, baukuh, CNCRT, Colectivo Warehouse, Collectif Etc, constructLab, false mirror office, Fosbury Architecture, la–clique, Lacol, n’UNDO, orizzontale, raumlabor, X=(T=E=N) and Zuloark.

We are delighted to welcome Natalie to the AA Bookshop to celebrate the launch of this great new publication. She will be in conversation with Jane Hall from Assemble, one of the contributors from the book, and Joseph Zeal Henry from the Sound Advice. The presentation and discussion will be moderated by George Kafka, Future Observatory Curator at the Design Museum.