CLAY.defined wall tectonic visualization 1:1
CLAY.defined backdrop

CLAY.defined

Name
Katrine Amalie Jacobsen
Education degree
Kandidat
Fagfelt
Design
Institute
Architecture and Design
Program
Spatial Design - Architecture, Design and Interiors
Year
2024

This thesis is a methodical exploration of clay as a medium and design tool, designing a ceramic workshop to serve as a space for patient recovery at Psychiatric Center Ballerup. It builds upon developed praxis and advocates craft psychology. The process becomes a collaboration between creator and material. Embracing unpredictability allows for a design that evokes a feeling of natural evolution.

Thesis Statement

Through a design of a ceramic workshop for Psychiatric Center Ballerup to serve as a space for patient recovery and to include in their treatment program. This project will develop a praxis involving methodical exploration of clay both as a medium and design tool, along with selected principles of healing architecture and craft psychology.

CLAY.defined wall tectonic visualization 1:10
CLAY.defined wall tectonic visualization 1:10
Inhabitation illustrations, view of the user, CLAY.defined KA Jacobsen 2024
Inhabitation illustrations, view of the user, CLAY.defined KA Jacobsen 2024
Drawing set of workshop, CLAY.defined KA Jacobsen 2024
Drawing set of workshop, CLAY.defined KA Jacobsen 2024
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Welcome area and individual workstation, CLAY.defined KA Jacobsen 2024
Individual workstation, CLAY.defined KA Jacobsen 2024
Welcome area, CLAY.defined KA Jacobsen 2024
Shared facilities and social workstations, CLAY.defined KA Jacobsen 2024
North-east facade, CLAY.defined KA Jacobsen 2024
South-west facade, CLAY.defined KA Jacobsen 2024
Welcome area and individual workstation
Individual workstation
Welcome area
Shared facilities and social workstations
North-east facade
South-west facade
Process of workshop material
Process of workshop material
Process of workshop material
Process of workshop material
Process of workshop material
Process of workshop material

The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals

Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s)
CV

My goal is to design dynamic and grounded environments that connect people with their surroundings. I am passionate about exploring how elements and design features can create identities and atmospheres within spaces, impacting our experiences and usage. I seek sustainable and innovative solutions to enhance both new and existing environments by challenging material usage and reusing existing materials on site.

I believe we thrive in environments where we can grow and express ourselves, both as individuals and as a community - spaces that inspire and uplift us, and have the right amount of challenge and comfort.

Education & Relevant Courses
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Master in Spatial Design

Royal Academy of Fine Arts
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Bachelor in Spatial Design

Royal Academy of Fine Arts
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Art and Design school

Krabbesholm Højskole
Professional Work Experience
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Interior designer

RITA arch
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Intern

RITA arch
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Teacher and Project Manager in Songwriting and Composition for Youth

Ung Egedal, Egedal Kommune
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Teacher and Project Manager in Drawing and Painting for Youth

Ung Egedal, Egedal Kommune
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Youth club staff and music responsible

Hindbærvangen Ung Egedal, Egedal Kommune
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Set Designer

Parkteater Julerevy, Frederikssund,
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Teacher and Project Manager at Musikstarter (Music Camp for Youth)

Musikstarter Egedal, Ung Egedal