"It is our belief as architects that the social dimension of space lies in its ability to be materialised and conceptualised by means of new and evermore speculative spatial orderings".
Lab architecture studio operates a critical design approach which recognises the inherent complexity in building and construction and which harnesses this complexity to produce projects that are robust and adaptable. It is a practice where design and tactical decisions operate in relationship to the numerous constraints and unforeseen developments of any project, whether large or small. The ability to not only accept change and alteration, but to use these critical events in a productive and reinvigorating manner is central to any progressive architectural practice.
Lab continues a partnership of collaborative association with a number of other practices; structural engineers, environmental engineers, media and graphic consultants, as well as artists. The work of the studio has addressed the need to maintain overall coherence of any project (building, master plan, infrastructure) whilst recognising and accommodating the important differences of the many constituent elements of that project. This approach is not about imposing a single vision upon the specific project brief and prevailing conditions, but rather of engaging in the emergence of a particular and appropriate proposal through a collaborative design and consultative process.
Peter Davidson, Director Lab architecture studio
Peter Davidson graduated in 1980 from the NSW institute of technology in Sydney. After moving to London in 1981, he was appointed editorial assistant on the Journal International Architect. he ran his own practice for ten years while simultaneously teaching at various institutions, including the AA and Bartlett School of architecture, and was a visiting critic at many others. In addition, Davidson was organiser of several lecture series at the AA.
Donald L. Bates, director Lab architecture studio
Donald Bates received his bachelor degree from the university of houston in 1978. in 1980 he undertook a masters degree at the cranbrook academy of art under the leadership of architect Daniel Libeskind. he acted as associate architect to Libeskind on both the berlin: city edge competition entry, as well as the extension to the Berlin museum competition entry (now referred to as the jewish museum). he has taught at the architectural association (1983-89, 93-95) and founded the independent architectural school, the laboratory of primary studies in architecture (LoPSiA) in 1990, operating in Paris and at the le Corbusier UnitŽ d'Habitation at Briey-en-Fort.
April 28, 2003
