In Tenjo, Colombia, Ana Maria Gutierrez leads an innovative movement in architecture through her Centre for Regeneration. The House of Thought, a unique structure resembling a thatched UFO, serves as an intercultural temple promoting indigenous construction techniques and ecological sustainability. Gutierrez advocates for unlearning traditional colonialist practices in architecture, emphasizing the need for true sustainability. Participants engage in hands-on workshops focusing on earth construction and agricultural practices, reflecting a deep connection to cultural heritage and the natural environment, challenging mainstream architectural norms and ideologies.
"Our idea of progress is completely based on colonialist, extractivist practices. People talk about sustainability, but what exactly are we sustaining?"
"The House of Thought is an intercultural temple at the heart of her Centre for Regeneration, a 30-acre outdoor laboratory for indigenous construction techniques."
"The moment I was barefoot, she says, working with the earth, I was like, What am I doing sitting at a desk, working on a computer all day, every day?"
"Architects have come here for the day to cleanse themselves of their desk jobs, and get their hands dirty in workshops focusing on earth construction, ecological restoration, biodynamic agriculture."
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