Audio: English
Level: Beginner
Lenght: 16 Lessons, 3H2M
Resources: 21 Downloads

Pop-up installations are a unique opportunity to give viewers an immersive experience, which allows them to interact with the artwork of the architect or artist. Architect Izaskun Chinchilla takes the opportunity a step further by ensuring that the material used in her designs are recyclable or reusable. Izaskun bases her work on the principles of circular economy, which involves reusing existing materials as long as possible in order to reduce her carbon footprint.

In this course, discover Izaskun’s methodology for creating environmentally-friendly Pop-up installations from scratch. From creating the initial brief, planning the logistics and funding, to its final presentation in a portfolio, get a complete walkthrough of the design process. Learn to create an exhibition that both inspires its viewers and protects the environment.

Meet Izaskun, Madrid-based architect, founder of Izaskun Chinchilla Architects, and your teacher for this course. She specializes in working with recycled materials as well as repurposed, or hacked, products. Hear about her professional journey and her influences in art, industrial design, and architecture.

Delve into small scale architecture by exploring concepts like cradle-to-cradle design and circular economy, and understand their ecological impact. Learn about different environmental protocols and get to know their benefits. Discover how to source environmentally-conscious materials and create a list of items based on the project you want to develop.

Create a powerful design strategy by first putting together a mood board of references. Develop your design by drafting the structural foundation of your installation. Learn how to create an engaging spatial experience through 3D modeling and rendering. Apply what you learned about circular economy, and create a plan for reusing the components of your design in the future.