Cannibal's Cookbook: Mining Myths of Cyclopean Constructions

The Cannibals Cookbook is a manual for the hungry, bridging the realities of our ancestors and ourselves with architectural "recipes" that cannibalize leftover debris to construct new buildings.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 08 March 2021
\n Publisher: Oro Editions
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The Cannibals Cookbook is a powerful and provocative exploration of the relationship between architecture and consumption. It delves into the depths of the past, consuming the body of ancient cyclopean constructions and re-packaging their latent knowledge for contemporary consumption. This manual is a guide for the hungry, those who seek nourishment beyond the careless building practices of the present. With one foot in the past and another in the present, the cookbook bridges the realities of our ancestors and ourselves, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of architectural practices.

In this body of past expertise, we propose a series of architectural "recipes" that blend ancient cyclopean masonry systems with a contemporary twist. These recipes cannibalize leftover debris, such as building rubble that typically fills our landfills, to construct new buildings. By reusing and repurposing these materials, we aim to reduce waste and promote sustainable construction practices.

The Cannibals Cookbook challenges us to think beyond the boundaries of traditional architectural practices and to explore new and innovative ways of building. It encourages us to embrace the cyclical nature of construction and to see waste as a valuable resource. Through its exploration of the past and its vision for the future, the cookbook offers a powerful message about the importance of responsible consumption and sustainable development.

\n Weight: 276g\n
Dimension: 132 x 187 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781951541439\n \n