Schlaich Bergermann Partner (DE)
Dining in the Shade
July 4th – July 10th 2021
Schlaich Bergermann Partner Germany
Since its founding in 1980, Schlaich Bergermann Partner has been one of the pioneers in the field of lightweight, efficient and resource-saving structures. For 40 years now, they have been developing and implementing solar thermal systems for energy generation. They have accompanied the development of photovoltaics since the beginning and are now also globally active in this segment with a wide range of technologies.
Curiosity and courage drive them. Innovation at SBP covers a wide range: it involves sustainable developments in the construction sector, the development of better design tools, and the use of new building materials and construction methods.
Over 200 motivated members from well over 20 nations make up the international team of SBP. The firm works on small and large tasks – always with commitment, cooperation and enthusiasm for innovative ideas and developments.
Their many years of experience and professional depth in the most diverse fields of work distinguish them as an engineering firm. For their clients, they are specialists, generalists, visionaries, consultants and team players. They work with our clients as equals, always looking for the best solutions for projects and the environment by keeping the big picture in mind.
Knut Stockhusen has been a partner at SBP since 2015, and has also been managing director of the sbp office in Spain since 2020. Gerhard Weinrebe is director at sbp sonne.
The Workshop
We are passionate about light-weight structures. Structures so slender they are deployable, moving maybe, reflective of and responsive to their environment. Structures whose found forms and curvature describe serene yet sumptuous spaces. Structures whose beauty lies within the fragile balance of internal forces and outside actions.
In our week together we will explore funicular fabric, cable net and shell structures. We will trial typologies through physical prototyping and delve deeply into approaching their design, computation methods and material fabrication.
In parallel, we want to get a feel for the real thing, the nitty gritty of construction. We will develop, detail and deploy a lasting canopy over the dépendance terrace to provide shade for future workshop diners.
Join us on a humble journey to discover the beauty of lightweight structures, the joy of their design and their coming to fruition... and then come wine and dine with us in self-made shade!
Housing
Accommodation & food are included
We can accommodate for special catering
All participants sleep in dormitories
To book a private room or bring additional guests, get in touch: workshops@boisbuchet.org
Education
Our staff are available to help you conceptualize & produce your designs
Tools & materials are provided by Boisbuchet
All workshops are taught in English
The number of participants is limited to 22
Activities
Weekly campfire, exhibition & guided tour of the Domaine
Conferences from designers throughout the week
The famous Wednesday Porky’s party