Dr. Eric Ferreira Crevels is a Postdoctoral Fellow at CAPRIS UKIM. He is a Dutch-Brazilian architect, urban planner, and craftsman with a keen interest in material cultures and the intersection of craft and architecture. Dr. Ferreira Crevels holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil, and earned his PhD in Architecture from Delft University of Technology in 2024. His doctoral thesis, Epistemologies of Making: A Theory of Craftsmanship for Architecture, delves into the epistemological dimensions of craft, exploring the knowledge embedded in craft practices and their implications for the built environment.
His research bridges architectural and urban studies with anthropology, sociology, and philosophy, creating new connections between theory and practice. Dr. Ferreira Crevels is committed to exploring the ways craftsmanship can inform architectural design, production, and research, developing new materials, methods, and tools for these processes. His work aims to expand the understanding of how labor, craftsmanship, and architectural creation intersect, offering fresh perspectives on the design and production of the built environment.
Research Abstract: Hands and Voices: Labour Conditions and Experiences in the Construction of Skopje 2014
This research project seeks to uncover the history and labor conditions behind the Skopje 2014 urban renewal project, using a combination of archival materials and first-hand accounts from construction workers. Focusing on the experiences of the labor force, the study investigates how rapid urban development influences labor practices and working conditions, with a particular emphasis on the voices often overlooked in architectural narratives.
By examining the Skopje 2014 project through the lens of labor, this research aims to bring a critical perspective to the impacts of large-scale urban reconstruction efforts, highlighting the agency of workers in shaping the built environment. The project contributes to a broader understanding of the intersections between labor, architecture, and urban transformation, addressing gaps in architectural historiography and offering insights into the human experiences behind monumental urban projects.