Theory and Practice of Construction 1

Led by Irma Cilacian Gandolfi

Autumn Semester 2025

The Theory and Practice of Construction course combines theoretical instruction, focused on the fundamental principles of construction, materials, and assembly methods, with hands-on practical application. During the first semester, students design, build, and use an everyday object: a stool, conceived as a full-scale (1:1) experimental support.

The object fits within a volume of 33 × 33 × 44 cm and was made this year exclusively from reclaimed materials, encouraging reflection on use, form, materiality, and construction, while developing a responsible approach based on reuse and repurposing.

From concept to fabrication, this project introduces students to a complete design process, attentive to existing resources and the realities of construction.