Four days with lime and brick: learn "coccio pesto" with studio dreiSt
In the days before Oslo Architecture Triennale 2026 opens, studio dreiSt and Wienerberger invites you to a workshop in coccio pesto. Together, participants will make the panels that form the surface of the communal table in Sofienberg Church.
Coccio pesto is a Roman technique based on lime and crushed brick. The lime is mixed with brick sand, and pieces of brick are cut and set into the mixture. The result is a hard-wearing surface that shows the materials it is made from.
During the workshop, participants learn about locally sourced lime and work hands-on with the mixture of brick sand and lime. The surface connects the table to the materials of Sofienberg Church, the main venue of the triennale. The table stays in place for the full triennale, from 17 September to 1 October, and serves as a gathering point for visitors, contributors and events.
The workshop is led by studio dreiSt
studio dreiSt is an Austrian studio working with materials, craft and built installations. The workshop is led by Martin Kohlbauer, Luisa Zwetkow and Sophie Coqui.
Wienerberger supports the work
Wienerberger, the world's largest producer of brick, sponsors the workshop and of Oslo Architecture Triennale 2026 as a whole. The brick that participants work with is at the core of the coccio pesto technique, and the support from Wienerberger makes it possible to produce the table on site, with materials that remain in the building throughout the festival.
Programme
Friday 11 September, 10:00–17:00
Introduction to the materials and the coccio pesto technique. Cutting and assembling the formwork, cutting bricks and making the first tests.
Saturday 12 September, 10:00–17:00
Production of lime and brick panels.
Sunday 13 September, 10:00–17:00
Production of lime and brick panels.
Tuesday 15 September, 10:00–17:00
Optional finishing session. Sanding and finishing the panels.
Practical information
The workshop is open to everyone, and no previous experience is required. Practical experience is welcome. You can take part for one, two or all of the days. To experience the full process, we recommend joining for more than one day.
There is a maximum of 10 participants per day, and registration is required. When registering, you select which day or days you would like to attend. There is a lunch break each day. Please wear work clothes and shoes that can get dirty.
Location: Sofienberg Church in Oslo
Registration: https://oslo-arkitekturtrienna...
