CAAD Forum: Benjamin Ibarra-Sevilla

In this presentation, we traverse time from ancient construction manuscripts to their modern digital incarnations. Associate Professor and CAAD Faculty Advisory Board member Benjamin Ibarra-Sevilla reveals how the architectural wisdom of the past, once confined to lines and geometry, is being revitalized through modern interpretation with the help of digital techniques. Ibarra-Sevilla decodes and preserves these old documents, offering a unique glimpse into the ingenuity of ancient builders. This session is more than a historical exploration; it's a fusion of past and future, where ancient insights meet digital innovation, shedding new light on timeless architectural ingenuity.

The CAAD Forum series is hosted by the Center for American Architecture and Design to bring faculty, students, and staff together for informal and inquisitive discussions about ideas relating to architecture and its history, theory, practice, and future. Presentations introduce and offer insight into new and ongoing research, and are followed by time for Q&A. Lunch provided; first-come first-served.

Flyer image: Drawing for Wood Moorish Ceiling from the Manuscript of Fray Andres de San Miguel at the Benson Latin American Collection