In Conversation with David Barragán
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24 APR 2026
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11:00 – 12:00
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Arena Drafting Futures by Formafantasma - Fiera Milano, Rho – Pav. 14
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English
In Conversation with David Barragán
The talk explores an architectural approach rooted in local reality and territory, proposing a design centred on the sustainability of life and cultural identity. The discussion focuses on experimenting with materials, vernacular knowledge, and the matter that anchors us to the site, seeking alternatives to steel and concrete that cause a loss of identity. It will highlight the value of constructive knowledge transmitted through oral tradition and artisanal craftsmanship. Architecture is presented as matter, context, and collective action. David Barragán of Al Borde studio will share case studies from Ecuador and abroad, demonstrating how project diversity can foster local development and social innovation. This approach involves adapting design to local conditions using materials like earth, bamboo, and wood, while reclaiming ancestral knowledge to face environmental crises.
David Barragán, Co-Founder Al Borde
Moderated by Marcela Fibbiani, Design Journalist, 90+10
