Groundwork Series Synopsis

Presented in partnership with the Niagara Society of Architects as part of our Architecture Film Series.
Films will be introduced by the Niagara Society of Architects and there will also be a post-film discussion.  

Groundwork is a three-part film series exploring the conceptual development and field research of contemporary architects cultivating alternative modes of engagement with new project sites.

Using documentary as a curatorial tool, the Canadian Centre for Architecture took a critical look at how designers across diverse geographies and contexts engage with their environments in preliminary phases of projects. In doing so, thinking processes, research, and stages of transformation were highlighted as revelatory aspects of architectural work that help to deepen our understanding of new critical modes of practice and engagement. In light of the ecological crisis, the project questions how different architects situate themselves in relation to changing natural and disciplinary boundaries. 

We are screening 2 films within the series: Into the Island and To Build Law.

Showtimes

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