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25 FALL * ISSUE 1 *

Out of Frame

Gap Fillers

Lecture Series

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Out of Frame ⁎ Gap Fillers Lecture Series *

SITU Fabrication
Quarra Stone / Oct. 24, 12PM-1PM / Fish Bowl 10-401

This year, our theme is 'Gap Fillers,' which examines the divide between architects and the practical knowledge of engineers, fabricators, and makers. Too often in school, we only see materials through renders, without understanding the labor and expertise behind them.

The Home as Factory Angela Montal The Home as Factory Angela Montal

A Woodshop in your Garage: Kurt the Carpenter

Ever wonder what it’s like to fully operate a woodshop from home? Kurt, carpenter in Somerville, speaks to his experience of working out of his garage. We learn about the importance and trade-off between attracting customers and having enough space to produce his products; virtual marketplaces have a hidden urbanization pull, and must be addressed with appropriate urban governance.

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The Home as Factory Angela Montal The Home as Factory Angela Montal

The Before & After of our Homes

Ever spend hours staring at the confined space of your room at home? While I am ultimately fortunate to be able to work from this cyborgian machine we call a computer, from which I can just spend my whole day in front of and with which I complete all my “incredibly valuable” tasks for society, I began to wonder what it’s like for others who might not rely on a laptop. How does the “home” transform to suit work without a laptop?

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