architecture of stories
- image: ken Beheim-Schwarzbach and Saunders Architecture
image Ken Beheim-Schwarzbach and Saunders Architecture
Todd Saunders describes the design of the new Torngasok Cultural Centre for the Inuit in Nain, Labrador. We find out why carving away angles made sense.
Sami Huksendaidda zine by Joar Nango
Fish Hooks "Indigenuity" by Joar Nango
Joar Nango explains why he launched his zine Sami Huksendaidda and why he traveled through northern Finland, Sweden, Norway and Russia to observe ”the competence of improvisation” and the way it relates to space. The project is called “indigenuity” or the re-use of everyday things. He is speaking at the Alberta Art Gallery on Wednesday Nov 28 as part of the MADE in Edmonton Indigenous Architecture Series.
- photo: Caty Hammel
- photo: calvelli
Next, we visit a Sukkah, a structure built for a Jewish celebration marking the bounty of the harvest. Inspired by a SukkahCity competition to re-imagine the centuries old structure, students at the University of Calgary designed and built “Soupka”. The winning student entry collects soup cans to feed the hungry.
- photo: Matter Practice
And finally, we discuss a temporary structure that will be built to bridge a Veteran and civilian divide. Commissioned by the Times Square Alliance Public Art Program, architecture firm Matter Practice designed an intimate space for conversation and listening and called it: Peace & Quiet. On another note, you can check out the Matter Practice SukkahCity - based on a thread.
#18: architecture of stories 
We cover architecture under nomadic influence. Todd Saunders describes a cultural centre for the Labrador Inuit and Joar Nango explores built form from a Sami perspective. We also hear about the design of “Soupka” and “Peace & Quiet”.