Next stop, Zurich (CH) alongside Ron Edelaar, Elli Mosayebi, Christian Inderbitzin. You might better know them for the short-form EMI Architekten.

The conversation starts on a high, discussing the difference between “concept” and “narrative”. Were you aware that there was a difference between one and the other?

On one hand, “the concept, goes back to a very heroic era of architecture”.

On the other hand, “the narrative, allows for richness and multi-diversity (…)  it Its more about diversity, richness, heterogeneity, tentacular, contradictions”.

Therefore, “the narrative is also a critic towards the concept. But if you don’t know the concept anymore… it is difficult to recognise the narrative. (…) I think. In a way, it would be good to have a consciousness for both”.

“Do we cover the project with the story or do we develop the project in the story?”, they wonder.

“With our floor plans, we are trying to overcome preconceptions in housing.”

Successfully, I think.

We talk about mirrors that are moon eclipses.

We confess our obsession for doors. “Its all about doors.”

“Architecture is always very serious.”

“Architecture can be quite humorous.”, it is like a joke that can be told serval times, not a one-liner.

Guest: Ron Edelaar + Elli Mosayebi + Christian Inderbitzin (CH)

Host: Ana Catarina Silva (Porto, Portugal)

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