Lightspeed with Finn Ahlgren at Boisbuchet

The point of this workshop (held by Dutch designers Goodspeed, Finn Ahlgren and Joy van Erven, from 25 until 31 July 2010) was to work really fast, focusing on the sketch instead on the finished product by randomly assembling different materials to make lights. Because everything was done as fast as possible, the pieces had an element of excitement, fresh thinking and a sense of original conception – before planning or over- thinking compromises an idea.

The experience is stimulating – a rapid leap from instant idea to actually producing an object with found material and a time limit! Godspeed designer, Finn Ahlgren took participants on an adventure in design, opening up possibilities and encouraging fast-paced decision-making which they found exhilarating. The next time there is a design problem to solve, perhaps a quick think and immediate action will get results!

From early June through late September 2010, the Domaine de Boisbuchet, an idyllic country estate in west central France, provides again the venue for the renowned series of architecture and design workshops, founded by Alexander von Vegesack, founding director of the Vitra Design Museums. For fourteen years, internationally established artists, designers and architects have led courses on current themes in architecture and design on the 150-hectare terrain located in the triangle of Poitiers, Limoges and Angoulême. Detailed descriptions of the individual workshops within the three areas of focus (Material as an inspiration and challenge; Sensitizing the perception; Questions of sustainability) as well as the list of all thirty-two workshops can be found on the Boisbuchet website: www.boisbuchet.org

The registrations are still open for the workshops which will take place in the next weeks.

Photos Deidi von Schaewen

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