Material Thinking and Contemporary Architectural Design

In contemporary architectural design, materials have transcended their basic functional attributes to become one of the core factors driving creation.Materials are the embodiment of the times; building materials are solidified samples of history.Materials are the essence of sensation; the building envelope, as the interactive interface between the human body and space, is undergoing a transformation from structural enclosure to sensory medium.The lecture revolves around a series of architectural practices related to material innovation, exploring the multiple dimensions of materials.