Smithson Series 2025 / Lecture 06

The Etymology of Architecture

Nerissa Yeung & Sam Smith
Partner & Part 1 Architect at Groupwork

Date / 6 October 2025

Nerissa Yeung and Sam Smith of Groupwork discuss the origins, meanings and evolving language of architecture.

The conversation considers how history, material culture and collective memory continue to inform contemporary practice.

Through their work, the architects highlight the importance of materiality within sustainable and contemporary design.

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