Free Thursday night lecture at University of Sydney.
On Thursday night, the British architect Ben Slee will give a talk about his unique experiences building two schools in Uganda. Being part of the Richard Feilden Foundation, he spent six weeks on the East African plateau and learned that architecture isn’t just about construction.
“Working in a new cultural context in a foreign language taught me that architecture is about communication and cooperation between people,” Ben Slee says about his experiences.
The talk will highlight the challenges of designing at a distance, how to integrate local realities and reflect upon personal challenges and the value of international NGOs.
Ben Slee lives in Sydney where he splits his time between teaching, research into timber construction and energy efficiency. He has a passion for community led projects and is currently involved with Constructive Dialogue Architects.
When: 2 September 2010, 6.30 – 8.00 pm.
Where: Lecture Theatre 1, Faculty of Architecture, Design & Planning, 148 City Rd., The University of Sydney
Cost: No charge and no bookings necessary.
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