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The Modern Revival of Terra Cotta Architecture

Untapped Journal discusses the modern revival of terra cotta architecture and resurgence in its use, citing One Vanderbilt and the Orange County Museum of Art, among other contemporary projects.
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Innovating a Contemporary Terra Cotta Cladding: Affordable Solutions for Historic Preservation

After initially exploring a more cost-effective rainscreen cladding system for façade restoration at the 2022 Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop, WJE has continued their research and are sharing their development with the architectural industry.
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SKINS Newsletter: Exploring Innovation in Architectural Ceramics at ACAW

While we are working to release this year’s presentation recordings, you can learn a lot more about ACAW through the podcasts and video presentations included in Facade Tectonics' SKINS Newsletter: ACAW Special Edition.

ACAW 2024 Team Innovations in High-Performance Terra Cotta Façades

The ACAW 2024 teams have finalized their designs after a three-month design process. Throughout this process, teams have analyzed their proposals and how to fabricate their concepts in terra cotta, resulting in some changes and shifts in focus.
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Bridging Nature and Architecture: RIOS + Arup’s TerraClad® Assembly at ACAW 2023

RIOS + Arup's assembly system’s adaptability and sustainable design ensure a reduced environmental impact.
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The Architect’s Newspaper Reports on ACAW 2023

Included in the coverage of the 2023 ACAWorkshop is an article by The Architect's Newspaper, reported on by program assistant Trevor Shillaci.
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That’s a Wrap! ACAW 2023 Overview

At ACAW 2023, professional teams explored new depths in the flexibility and functionality of terra cotta as a material for façade design. Several themes emerged from this year’s 10-month-long research workshop, including bioclimatic/biophilic design, transitional space, and structural design.
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Architectural Record Covers the 2023 ACAWorkshop

ACAW 2023 took place in Buffalo, NY from August 14-17th. At the public Symposium on Thursday, each team presented the results of their months-long prototype development. Matthew Marani with Architectural Record reported on the event.

ACAW 2023: A Discussion with Co-coordinators Mic Patterson & Sanjeev Tankha

At the annual ACAWorkshop, architects, designers, and students collaborate to push the boundaries of architectural terra cotta. We sat down to talk with Mic Patterson and Sanjeev Tankha, two of the event organizers for ACAW 2023 and coordinators of the professional teams.

Eight teams will present architectural prototypes at ACAWorkshop 2022

The Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop returns for its seventh year, bringing more teams together at Boston Valley Terra Cotta to explore the possibilities of using terra cotta for large-scale assemblies.