amàco

“Atelier matières à construire” (amàco) is an educational research center that aims to upgrade, in a sensitive and poetic way, the qualities of naturals materials (such as sand, clay, water, etc.) in their relationship with science, building and the arts. The project aims to disseminate knowledge and take part in a global paradigm shift of our environmental approach, stimulating creativity to re-connect emotion and intellect in construction practices. Looking for a new conception of the idea of progress and innovation and inspired by the experience of nature and its genius of simplicity, the project brings together insights of different disciplines to explore, share and learn by doing. This way, artists, architects, engineers, scientists, philosophers, researchers and others, participate in a multidisciplinary and experimental project.

Based in France, amàco is supported through the National Research Agency (ANR) by the governmental program “Investissements d’Avenir” and receives endorsement by Grands Ateliers, ENSAG, INSA Lyon, and ESPCI Paris.