2023 Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop Explores the Innovative Design Possibilities of Terra Cotta

The eighth annual Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop (ACAW) Symposium will take place on August 17, 2023. ACAW is an industry-academic collaborative workshop hosted by Boston Valley Terra Cotta, with Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture and the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning. Its aim is to broaden industry professionals’ knowledge of the performance of terra cotta, encouraging a deeper understanding of manufacturing architectural ceramics that will inform next-generation building designs. Guided by terra cotta manufacturers and ceramicists, teams of architects, façade engineers, educators, and students work together over the course of the workshop to share knowledge and gain experience developing terra cotta wall assemblies.

The Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop in Buffalo, NY is the paramount venue for innovation in architectural terra cotta. Presentations will share design studies ten months in the making from eight professional teams who have developed terra cotta solutions for a variety of architectural applications.

ACAW 2023 has brought together preeminent members from architecture and engineering firms around the world. The eight professional teams presenting at the ACAW 2023 Symposium include Eric Parry Architects + FMDC Ltd;, ZGF + LERA; Pickard Chilton + Magnusson Klemencic Associates; Rios + ARUP; HGA + Studio NYL; Henning Larsen + Thornton Tomasetti; CO Architects; and Selldorf Architects + Socotec. The six student teams include Carnegie Melon University School of Architecture; University of Southern California School of Architecture; University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning; Syracuse University School of Architecture; University of Waterloo School of Architecture; and the Architectural Association School of Architecture. Speakers include Eric Parry RA, Principal of Eric Parry Architects, Christine Jetten of Studio Christine Jetten, John Krouse, CEO of Boston Valley Terra Cotta, and Orel Samson of Allied Properties REIT

Register to attend in-person or watch the virtual presentations online:

https://archceramicworkshop.com/acaw-2023/