Introduction
Prototyping week is an opportunity for the Emergent Studio to actively learn about materials by producing a series of prototypes - as opposed to merely representative models - at 1:1 scale. I am exploring the tadelakt which a traditional Moroccan polished plaster, unique to the area of Marrakech owing to the unique lime found there. Tadelakt can be used internally or externally, horizontally or vertically and is completely waterproof. Over the next 5 days I will be experimenting with tadelakt in preparation for a presentation on Friday; in process of doing so it is hoped that my architecture will develop tectonically as a direct response to the very particular characteristics of this ancient technique.
Applying coarse primer
Mixing lime wall finish with water
Applying lime wall finish to coarse primer
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