Dr. GHELICHI, Pedram

Introduction

Pedram Ghelichi is a designer and researcher focusing on uncertainties and contingencies in architectural processes. This is the central topic of his doctoral dissertation, titled “Becoming Constructed: Beyond the Duality of Exactitude and Error”. In the thesis, he sought an alternative understanding of uncertainties, not as problems to solve but as opportunities to explore. Ever since, he has published a book chapter, several journal papers and conference proceedings on this topic.

In practice, he has also been pursuing the same direction. He started his architectural practice in Iran from 2013-16, learning from the uncertainties and contingencies of the country. After moving to Hong Kong in 2016, he collaborated with Unitinno Studio, where he designed and built a few small-scale projects in rural China, exploring the theme of his doctoral dissertation. Since 2022, he has been active in placemaking projects in various locations in Hong Kong through a series of transformable furniture and installations.

He is currently a lecturer at the School of Architecture of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Research Interests

Architectural design theories
Uncertainties in architectural processes
20th Century architectural productions
Sustainable Design Practices
Design for Disassembly
Hong Kong Public Housing

Publications

Less and More Inverted: Brussels and Venice

Ghelichi, Pedram. 2020. ‘Less and More Inverted: Brussels and Venice’. In Sverre Fehn: Nordic Pavilion, Venice: Voices from the Archives, by Erik Langdalen and Mari Lending, 266–69. S.l.: Lars Müller Publishers/Pax.

Sverre Fehn’s Brussels and Venice Pavilions: The Process of Becoming Different

Ghelichi, P., and Zhu, J. ‘Sverre Fehn’s Brussels and Venice Pavilions: The Process of Becoming Different’. Arq: Architectural Research Quarterly 24 (3): 226–38. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1359135520000378.

Construction of Space, or Constructing a Place? A Comparative Study on Two Early Pavilions of Sverre Fehn

Ghelichi, P., Zhu, J., & Zhai, Y. “Construction of Space, or Constructing a Place? A Comparative Study on Two Early Pavilions of Sverre Fehn.” Architectural Journal, 2019(3), 103–109.

Teaching Reflection: The Unrealized Potential of Log Construction

Zhu, J.X., Ghelichi, P., & DIEDERING, R. S. “Teaching Reflection: The Unrealized Potential of Log Construction.” Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Structures and Architecture (ICSA 2019), Lisbon, Portugal.

Beyond the preconceived role of load-bearing components: Structure as Space

Ghelichi, P., Zhu, J.X., & Lonnman, B. “Beyond the preconceived role of load-bearing components: Structure as Space.” Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS 2018), Boston, USA.

Interdependence of Load-Bearing Structure and Spatial Experience; Studio of Livio Vacchini

Ghelichi, P., & Zhu, J.X. “Interdependence of Load-Bearing Structure and Spatial Experience; Studio of Livio Vacchini.” Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE 2017), Singapore.