Blundell House and Drake House

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RESEARCH BACKGROUND: 'Blundell House and Drake House' were a duo of site responsive interventions, featured in 'terra firma' magazine, issue 4 - 'Speed = Distance/Time'. Situated within two suburban houses scheduled for demolition, the works demonstrate Carey and Drake's responses to the existing qualities of the space. Through their processes of interrogation, intervention and interruption, a reworking of the fabric of the building forms a united rethinking of renovation and a reflection upon the passage of time. The feature includes two double page spreads, and a bio page articulating the context and purpose of the works. RESEARCH CONTRIBUTION: Carey's contribution to the two projects extends upon his material 'rendering' techniques developed in other related works - intensively engaging with materials and sections of buildings through a variety of 'making' techniques that respond to and reconfigure remnants within the space. Through this slow material/immaterial engagement, deep explorations of durational methods, processes and outcomes are investigated, offering slow and extended experiences for audiences. The work considers time as method, content and material. The works extend Carey's research practice, contributing new understandings of material engagement with site, and ways of reconstructing, observing, occupying and honouring interiors, especially sites in transition. RESEARCH SIGNIFICANCE: 'terra firma' magazine (ISSN 2047 4533) is an independent publication dedicated to the collaboration of photography and design. Printed annually, it features the work of international artists. The magazine is available at esteemed, international stockists including Tate Modern, Serpentine Gallery and Dover Street Market (London, UK); MOCA (Los Angeles, USA); and Museum of Contemporary Art (Sydney, Australia).