Interview: The Experiment in Teaching and Practice

In a recent interview, Tom Verschueren spoke passionately about experimenting in teaching. He emphasized the importance of encouraging students to think further and to dare to experiment. He sees this process as essential for achieving unique and remarkable results.

Tom describes how he challenges his students from the very first semester to ask questions and explore alternative solutions. He encourages them to take risks and follow their curiosity—an approach he believes is crucial for innovative developments in architecture. In doing so, he highlights the power of a “radical analysis” as the foundation for experimental design, where he and his students explore the essence of material, form, and sustainability together.