Interdisciplinary Perspectives on “Everything is Transformation” with Torben Valbjørn, Marie Stender and Justine Bell

With the Hedeskov project, Djernes & Bell transformed a former rural school in Djursland, Denmark, into the headquarters of Hedeskov Center for Regenerative Practices. Djernes & Bell’s approach challenges conventional architectural narratives, prioritising maintenance and adaptation over demolition and new construction. Their cross-disciplinary design works with the existing building and landscape surrounding Hedeskov - moraine clays, typha fiber, and timber - while engaging geologists, craftsmen, scientists, and anthropologists in a process of rethinking how we build in a fragile world.

Interdisciplinary perspectives on the project focussing on the anthropological perspective on the use of site-based and local materials, as well as a bioregional approach, the LCA perspective on renovation using 'found' materials and building technology perspective (moisture, VOCs, thermal performance, etc.) On the panel is Torben Valdbjørn Rasmussen, senior researcher at BUILD, Aalborg University. As well as Marie Stender, anthropologist and senior researcher in the Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University, and Justine Bell of Djernes & Bell. Moderated by Søren Nørkjær Bang, curator at CAFx.