/People: At Home in More Than One Discipline

Join us for the book launch of /People: At Home in More Than One Discipline

/People explores how individuals can work across multiple disciplines instead of following a single, specialised path. Based on more than 15 years of research at the Architectural Association’s Interprofessional Studio, the book introduces the idea of ‘/People’ as a new way to describe creatives who move between architecture, design, performance and other fields. It presents case studies, methods and practical examples that show how combining skills from different areas can lead to new ideas and professional opportunities. The book provides insights for those interested in expanding their practice, including professionals, educators and students, offering tools to navigate a world where creativity is increasingly shaped by different influences and perspectives.

We are delighted to welcome Theo Lorenz, Tanja Siems and their guests to the AA Bookshop to celebrate the launch of their new publication. The evening will include an introduction by Anna Font and a short performative work by AAIS. The book will be available at a special launch price of £35 (RRP £39).

Theo Lorenz is an Architect, media artist, and interdisciplinary educator. Co-founder of the Interprofessional Studio at the Architectural Association (AA), where he has been teaching since 2000. Lorenz’s work spans architecture, urban design, and media arts, focusing on collaborative and experimental approaches to spatial performance and design. He is a registered architect in England and Germany and co-founder of T2 Spatialwork, an interdisciplinary design office.

Tanja Siems is an urban designer, researcher, and educator. Siems is Chair of Urban Design at the University of Wuppertal and co-founder of T2 Spatialwork. She has led numerous international research programmes and applied projects, focusing on participatory urban transformation, environmental design, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her work bridges academic research, community-based approaches, and innovative urban design.

Anna Font is an architect and academic whose work explores the intersection of computation and critical thinking in architectural practice. She is Head of Learning at the Architectural Association, teaches in the Diploma and Graduate School, and runs her own practice (afo) following international professional and teaching experience in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.