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Gabrielė is a Lithuanian material researcher who works extensively with geo- and bio-based resources harvested directly from the landscape. By investigating clay deposits, mineral resources, and the geological expressions inherent to specific regions, she seeks to create work that combines the physiological substance and emotional qualities of place to form an expression of its terroir.
Building on the background of architectural technology, her research draws on material experimentation, artistic practise, and participatory methods to investigate the potential of locally available resources in contemporary architecture.
Furniture production
Material research and production
Scenography
Material focus/ Building/ Creative Workhops
WORKING WITH
geo/bio-sourced, reclaimed and recycled
local resources
2026
Curator of “Clay Programme: Architecture from Local Earth”, a CPD programme for architects. Lecturer on “The Potential of Local Earth in Architecture: Lithuanian Experiences and Future Perspectives” and co-leader of the “Resource Analysis” workshop, in collaboration with Akee & BC–asm (Belgium).
2026
Led a Hikaru Dorodango workshop for Hypervernacular project curated by Vytautas Buinevičius at Mycelium Lab, Yaga, Varėna.
2026
Internship with Cru Atelier, Brussels, Belgium.
2025
Collaboration on the exhibition W.I.P. by Simone Brillarelli, VVJ Gallery, Vilnius. Material research using locally sourced clay and sand for a site-specific installation.
2025
Collaboration – Spatial Adventures #6 workshop, "Resonant Earth: Shaping Space with Čiurlionis", part of the VDA Faculty of Interior Design programme, led by researcher Hannes Praks (TalTech), Vilnius.
2025
Co-led a rammed earth workshop for the Kaunas Biennial, in collaboration with Mantas Peteraitis Architecture Studio and Martynas Mankus as part of the VDA Department of Architecture programme.
2025
Co-curator of the workshop "Altering Matter: Towards Regenerative Practices", Architektūros Fondas, Vilnius.
2025
Participation at Earth Building conference and Clayfest by Ebuki, United Kingdom.
2025
Co-curator of a lecture series on building renovation as part of the HouseEurope! campaign, Architektūros Fondas, Vilnius.
2025
Participant in the Savvaļa Artist Residency. Construction of a rammed earth pavilion led by Kaarel Kuusk (ES), Latvia.
2025
Workshop facilitator – EcoArt summer workshop, Vilnius. Commissioned by Public Institution Microempathy as part of the European Green Capital initiative.
2025
Workshop facilitator – Earth-based creative workshops commissioned by Kūrybinės jungtys (Creative Connections) as part of the CLiViE – Cultural Literacies' Value in Europe project.
2025
Workshop facilitator – Clay creative workshop for V. Vaitiekūnas, L. Rukevičiūtė and SODAS 2123 as part of an educational programme.
2025
Consultant on rammed earth technology for a children's playground project, Vilnius. Collaboration with Akee, Mantas Peteraitis Studio, and SODAS 2123.
2024–2025
Participant in professional workshops on carazas testing, clay plastering, rammed earth construction and reed building techniques. Training led by BC-asm, Brussels.
2024
Coordinator of the workshop "Altering Matter: Decompose to Grow", Architektūros Fondas, Vilnius.
2024
Rammed earth advice and labour for “Warmblooded and Earthbound” film by Eglė Budvytytė.
2023
Participant in rammed earth workshops led by Kuidas Works, Architektūros Fondas, Vilnius.
2022
Participant in natural building and permaculture training, Debarro Arquitectura, São Luís, Portugal.
2022-2023
Working on a rammed earth building preservation project, Odemira, Portugal
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