Uncanny Landscapes #12 - Michael Pawlyn

Uncanny Landscapes #12 -Michael Pawlyn

 

An interview by Justin Hopper with architect, writer and systems thinker Michael Pawlyn.

 

Michael Pawlyn is a pioneer in the field of biomimicry - drawing inspiration from mechanisms found in the nonhuman world to inspire architecture and design - and a leading name in regenerative thinking. Michael was one of the key figures in designing the Eden Project, and the Sahara Forest Project and he's co-founder of Architects Declare a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency. He operates his own practice, Exploration Architecture.

 

His latest book, Flourish: Design Paradigms for Our Planetary Emergency, is available here.

 

Flourish's co-author is Sarah Ichioka - she has her own site, as well as one for her practice, Desire Lines.

 

I encountered Michael and his work at Flipside Festival 2021: Searching for Albion - a festival of the literature of place held annually in rural Suffolk. Join the Flipside mailing list here.

 

The music is by Woodchester Piano Company, from the album Persevera, available from their bandcamp page.

 

Special thanks to Gareth Evans.

 

Host Justin Hopper can be found via Twitter and Link Tree. There is also an Uncanny Landscapes twitter account.

 

Title sounds by The Belbury Poly courtesy Ghost Box Records

 

Icons by Stefan Musgrove