Course Théorie et Pratique de la Construction 1

Led by Irma Cilacian Gandolfi, architecte EPFL SIA

Fall semester 2024

In the course Theory and Practice of Construction 1, students follow a process that spans from reflection to use by designing and creating an everyday object: the stool.

This workshop allows them to explore the functions, forms, and materials of this universal object. By working within a defined volume of 33x33x44 cm, students learn to adapt construction techniques to spatial constraints, chosen materials, and intended uses.

The project aims to develop practical construction skills while exploring the connections between theory, design, realization, and appropriation.