The exhibition explored the close connection between hand-held ceramic objects and large-scale urban interventions – from the glazed household items that inspire whole building facades to the manufacturers using scaled-up processes familiar to studio potters. 

Collaboration was at the heart of the exhibition and events programme as we shared the journey of unique partnerships that push boundaries and produce inspirational buildings. 

The practices and artists featured in the show ranged from established figures to emerging talents and includes; AHMM, Assemble, Ceràmica Cumella, Denizen Works, ECAlab, EPR Architects with ceramicist Kate Malone, Eric Parry Architects with artist Richard Deacon, FAT Architecture with Grayson Perry, Feilden Fowles, Fettle Studio, Granby Workshop, Grymsdyke Farm, Jamie Fobert Architects, Metropolitan Workshop, Penoyre & Prasad, Piercy & Co.

‘Hand Held to Super Scale: Building with Ceramics’ was an exhibition and associated public programme curated by the Building Centre exhibitions team and Fettle Studio, a ceramics studio founded by Lydia Johnson, architect and product designer at Citizens Design Bureau. 

Photos by John MacLean.

Exhibition design by Install Archive.

Graphic Design by Daly & Lyon.