INVITED GUESTS
Ana Laura Lopez de la Torre
I joined CRP team for the last stretch of the project, when the actual programme of events was delivered. I was invited by Ella to work as her project manager, a complex and fascinating job that certainly involved some project management, but also lots of other things: from cooking and shopping, to helping someone write a CV or a complaint letter. From making drawings and decorating tables to sustaining an ongoing dialogue with Ella about the strategy, context and content of this inspirational project. I am an artist based in London, you can see more of what I do at: www.lopezdelatorre.org
Mada Vicassiau
Mada Vicassiau, visual artist based in London and assistant of Common Room Productions. Enjoyed sourcing material through freecycle in order to set off for adventures around London and helping Ella to consolidate the foundations of the project by ruthless hammering and skilled-lets-put-it-kinda-straight.
Simon Jenkins
"My first love is football" - needs to be said. I follow Chelsea home+ away, "We are the people". Champions League this term please Jose!
I've been a carpenter since I was small. We lived in a big old house and my dad left when I was small, so I learned to fix stuff that needed fixing. It just turned into a job later. It's a great trade, and has taken me round the world twice.
I really enjoyed this project. Ella + all the residents were a lot of fun to work with. I do like teaching people + passing on what I've learned - and they were great students. Thanks to Felix for making it happen - big love."
I can be contacted on: home@simon-j.co.uk
The MDF was from: P+O Joyce Ltd, The Timberies, Church Lane, East Finchley, London, N2 8DZ - they don't have a website.
David Lillington
David Lillington is a writer on art and a curator. In 2006 he co-curated, with Rosie Cooper, Wild Gift: a show of live art. www.wildgift.org.uk He also works with people with learning disabilities. He worked with Look Ahead Housing from 1994-2002.
Andrea Crociani
I'm a visual artist based in London and Bridport. Along with making art, I also enjoy studying Inuit culture and sea kayaking. I think that intellectual work should always go together with manual work, that’s why I never say no to an occasional decorating job. Too much reading makes us lazy and presumptuous! I'm also pleased to say I had a great summer. Love, Ax
Martin Wooster
Philosopher/artist
Presently off to Greece, the island of Andros to set up a painting studio with the aim of continuing a painting practice after a gap of three years. For the last three years have devoted my time to reading continental philosophy whilst being a part of various reading groups. Of particular interest is how groups form, function and sustain a practice of learning.
Termite - Low Impact construction
History has seen us learn much from the observation of nature, a trend that has been reversed this century with man’s obsession to control our built environment. Termites are the most prolific eco builders on the planet. But don’t termites eat buildings, leaving a path of destruction? Far from it! Using materials directly to hand the sculptural mounds emerge from the ground and develop in to self-sustaining cities. These provide shelter and a naturally controlled environment where constant temperature of 19°C enables production of fungus as a food source manufactured from their waste. After 10 years in the trade, Termite-Low Impact Building is a response to the wasteful and toxic nature of English building industry.
After years of practising conventional building I started to get interested in alternative techniques that cause less harm to the people and the environment. I took several courses in low impact building techniques at the Centre for Alternative Technology. After that I decided to put on a sustainable building information stall at the 2006 Strawberry Fair in Cambridge. Then came the eco studio build out of hemp concrete, natural insulation and cedar shingles. In whatever job I do, I try to educate my customers about the benefits of using alternative building materials…every bit of sheep wool insulation makes a difference. Currently, Termite is at the Hackney City Farm building a classroom out of straw bales.
Adam Walker
I have no idea what to write.
Ana Laura Lopez de la Torre
I joined CRP team for the last stretch of the project, when the actual programme of events was delivered. I was invited by Ella to work as her project manager, a complex and fascinating job that certainly involved some project management, but also lots of other things: from cooking and shopping, to helping someone write a CV or a complaint letter. From making drawings and decorating tables to sustaining an ongoing dialogue with Ella about the strategy, context and content of this inspirational project. I am an artist based in London, you can see more of what I do at: www.lopezdelatorre.org
Mada Vicassiau
Mada Vicassiau, visual artist based in London and assistant of Common Room Productions. Enjoyed sourcing material through freecycle in order to set off for adventures around London and helping Ella to consolidate the foundations of the project by ruthless hammering and skilled-lets-put-it-kinda-straight.
Simon Jenkins
"My first love is football" - needs to be said. I follow Chelsea home+ away, "We are the people". Champions League this term please Jose!
I've been a carpenter since I was small. We lived in a big old house and my dad left when I was small, so I learned to fix stuff that needed fixing. It just turned into a job later. It's a great trade, and has taken me round the world twice.
I really enjoyed this project. Ella + all the residents were a lot of fun to work with. I do like teaching people + passing on what I've learned - and they were great students. Thanks to Felix for making it happen - big love."
I can be contacted on: home@simon-j.co.uk
The MDF was from: P+O Joyce Ltd, The Timberies, Church Lane, East Finchley, London, N2 8DZ - they don't have a website.
David Lillington
David Lillington is a writer on art and a curator. In 2006 he co-curated, with Rosie Cooper, Wild Gift: a show of live art. www.wildgift.org.uk He also works with people with learning disabilities. He worked with Look Ahead Housing from 1994-2002.
Andrea Crociani
I'm a visual artist based in London and Bridport. Along with making art, I also enjoy studying Inuit culture and sea kayaking. I think that intellectual work should always go together with manual work, that’s why I never say no to an occasional decorating job. Too much reading makes us lazy and presumptuous! I'm also pleased to say I had a great summer. Love, Ax
Martin Wooster
Philosopher/artist
Presently off to Greece, the island of Andros to set up a painting studio with the aim of continuing a painting practice after a gap of three years. For the last three years have devoted my time to reading continental philosophy whilst being a part of various reading groups. Of particular interest is how groups form, function and sustain a practice of learning.
Termite - Low Impact construction
History has seen us learn much from the observation of nature, a trend that has been reversed this century with man’s obsession to control our built environment. Termites are the most prolific eco builders on the planet. But don’t termites eat buildings, leaving a path of destruction? Far from it! Using materials directly to hand the sculptural mounds emerge from the ground and develop in to self-sustaining cities. These provide shelter and a naturally controlled environment where constant temperature of 19°C enables production of fungus as a food source manufactured from their waste. After 10 years in the trade, Termite-Low Impact Building is a response to the wasteful and toxic nature of English building industry.
After years of practising conventional building I started to get interested in alternative techniques that cause less harm to the people and the environment. I took several courses in low impact building techniques at the Centre for Alternative Technology. After that I decided to put on a sustainable building information stall at the 2006 Strawberry Fair in Cambridge. Then came the eco studio build out of hemp concrete, natural insulation and cedar shingles. In whatever job I do, I try to educate my customers about the benefits of using alternative building materials…every bit of sheep wool insulation makes a difference. Currently, Termite is at the Hackney City Farm building a classroom out of straw bales.
Adam Walker
I have no idea what to write.
