The Tools of the Architect - Call for Papers

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EAHN issues a call for papers for its fifth thematic conference, The Tools of the Architect, to be held at Delft University of Technology and Het Nieuwe Instituut in Delft and Rotterdam, Netherlands (22–24 November 2017). The conference focuses on how architects’ practical and conceptual tools—from drawing and physical instruments to working drawings, infographics, diagrams, casts, and mass models—shape architectural logos and praxis. Abstracts of up to 500 words are to be submitted and uploaded online, with deadlines including 15 May 2017 for abstracts and 15 June 2017 for notification.

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The Tools of the Architect (Delft, 22-24 Nov 2017) Delft, EAHN Conference, Nov 22–24, 2017 Deadline: Jun 15, 2017 Merlijn Hurx THE TOOLS OF THE ARCHITECT \#EAHNDelft TU Delft and Het Nieuwe Instituut Rotterdam, The Netherlands 22-24 November 2017 Extended deadline: 15 June 2017 CALL FOR PAPERS We are pleased to announce the EAHN’s fifth thematic conference The Tools of the Architect, tobe held at Delft University of Technology and Het Nieuwe Instituut HNI (Delft and Rotterdam, The Netherlands) on 22-24 November 2017. Architects have for their activities of drawing, writing and building always depended upon the potential of particular tools –ranging from practical instruments such as straight edges, French curves, compasses, rulers and pencils to conceptual tools such as working drawings, collages, photographic surveys, infographics, diagrams, casts and mass models. As technologies advanced the toolbox of architects has changed and expanded. Today architects have an extraordinary array of sophisticated tools at their disposal but also rely on many of same tools as their 18th and 19th century peers. Working drawings, pencils and tracing paper continue to appear in the designer’s studio while their role and potential is being redefined. This conference wants to focus on the changing practical and conceptual tools of the architect and their effect on the logos and praxis of architecture. Download the full Call for Papers. Abstracts (of 500 words) can be registered and uploaded on the conference website [https://toolsofarchitect.com](https://toolsofarchitect.com) (deadline 15 May 2017). Conference Chairs Tom Avermaete, Delft University of Technology Merlijn Hurx, Utrecht University Keynote speakers Mari Lending (professor of architectural theory and history, Oslo School of Architecture and Design/ OCCAS: the Oslo Center for Critical Architectural Studies) Michiel Riedijk (professor at Chair of Public Building, Delft University of Technology/ Neutelings Riedijk Architects, Rotterdam) Key Dates • 15 May 2017: Deadline Submission of abstracts [ArtHist.net](ArtHist.net) • 15 June 2017: Notification of Acceptance • 1 September 2017: Full papers All questions to the conference organisation can be addressed to: [toolsofarchitect-bk@tudelft.nl](toolsofarchitect-bk@tudelft.nl) Reference: CFP: The Tools of the Architect (Delft, 22-24 Nov 2017) . [In: ArtHist.net](In: ArtHist.net), Apr 12, 2017 (accessed Oct 29, 2026), <[https://arthist.net/archive/15231](https://arthist.net/archive/15231)> .

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What is the EAHN conference The Tools of the Architect about?

It examines changing practical and conceptual tools used by architects and how these tools affect architectural logos and praxis.

What are the abstract submission requirements and word limit?

Abstracts of up to 500 words must be registered and uploaded on the conference website.

What are the key deadlines for submissions and paper submission?

Abstract submission is due by 15 May 2017, notification of acceptance is on 15 June 2017, and full papers are due by 1 September 2017.

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