Construction Cultures: Conversations on Structure, Materials and Tectonics in Architecture – Katrin Terstegen
Through in-depth conversations with seven internationally recognised architecture practices, including Edward Ogosta Architecture, Karamuk Kuo, Thiermann Cruz, AMUNT, Sauter von Moos, PRODUCTORA and Amunátegui Valdés, this book offers a compelling exploration of construction culture across the United States, Europe and Latin America.
The discussions follow projects from initial concept through to completion, revealing how architects respond to local building traditions, regulatory systems, economic realities and the practical challenges of delivering architecture. Along the way, the contributors examine relationships with engineers, contractors and clients, offering rare insight into the collaborative processes that shape the built environment.
Rather than treating construction as a purely technical exercise, the featured practices position structure, materials and methods of making as fundamental elements of architectural thought. Their diverse perspectives demonstrate how design ideas are tested, adapted and strengthened through engagement with the realities of building.
What emerges is a rich and nuanced picture of contemporary architectural practice, where creative ambition is continually negotiated through local conditions, craft traditions and construction expertise. Bringing together voices from different cultural and professional contexts, this volume highlights the ways in which architecture is shaped by place, process and material expression.
Essential reading for architects, students and anyone interested in how buildings are conceived and realised, the book offers valuable insight into the contemporary relationship between design, technology and construction in an increasingly interconnected world.
Author: Katrin Terstegen
Publisher: Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
Format: Hardback
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9781848225336
Publication date: November 2026