Walk-and-talk on ‘building with locally sourced materials’  with Ben Bosence from Local Works Studio

Ben brings his enthusiasm for vernacular ingenuity and knowledge of material invention to any project, designing new materials, structures, features, finishes and processes to suit any scale and application. Prior to forming Local Works Studio Ben created and ran a well respected building conservation company repairing historic buildings throughout the UK and Europe: Bosence Building Conservation. He has also managed a large architectural terracotta workshop in Brighton, working on the design and production of traditional, moulded terracotta and bricks for restoration projects. Ben’s creative practice was informed by an education at the Royal College of Art in London, and he continues to research and innovate within his specialist field both in the repair of vernacular buildings and in developing new architectural and landscape-led design projects using local materials, waste, crafts, and people.

Jørn has lived in Hedeskov for 40 years, gradually acquiring and managing land regeneratively to shape the foundation for the Center. A trained gynecologist with a background in fertility research and projects under Innovation Fund Denmark, Jørn now focuses entirely on regenerative practice, having previously founded Aagaard Fertility Clinic.

Mads leads strategic partnering efforts at Hedeskov and oversees the structuring of the Hedeskov project/communication outreach. He has decades of experience from founding a prime innovation facility in the Nordics, Innovation Lab, specializing in bridging big business, small enterprises, and public research to create practical value. Mads specializes in regenerative organization and leadership practices as his deep skill - and runs a small regenerative farm on the side.