Academics and an MArch student presented their current work at our school’s research INDABA (INDABA = gathering in Zulu) on Wednesday 13 March. Our INDABA was set up three years ago, initiated by Prof Glen Mills, head of school. As usual, the presentations this year were diverse: from [earthquakes, politics and reconstruction] in New Zealand to the effects of the built environment on pupil engagement and attainment.
Trevor Elvin talked about the GroundLab in Lincoln’s Sincil Bank which, since opening a few weeks ago, apart from being a satellite studio for 3rd and 5th year students, has become a catalyst for community engagement, attracting a lot of local interest and governmental financial support (image above).
Some topics covered aspects of work developed within the MArch, such as the ‘Question of life and architecture’ posed by the design and construction of the Orgone Accumulator presented by Marcin Kolakowski and Doina Carter.
One of the talks was given by Lewis Wake, 5th year MArch student, on his dissertation subject of STUDENT BURNOUT, which affects a lot of architecture students especially before important deadlines.
As in previous years, the event prompted interesting debates, some of which will continue long after the doors have closed on our third INDABA.