Explores the evolution of collective housing in Ticino, from post-war modernism to contemporary trends, addressing historical context, key architects, and current challenges.
Explores the origin and evolution of Impressionism, from a mocking term to a defining artistic identity, emphasizing the movement's focus on capturing sensations over precise landscapes.
Explores acceleration, crisis, and architectural theory, focusing on modernism, postmodernity, and the Anthropocene, and challenges students to analyze contemporary architectural practices.
Explores critical analysis of modernism, post-modernism, and pre-modernism in architecture and philosophy, reflecting on the challenges and conflicts in preservation practices.
Explores the role of architecture and architects in modern society, questioning if architects can shape society or if architecture is determined by social, political, and economic conditions.
Delves into the complex relationship between architecture and society, exploring the possibilities of creating autonomous and critical architectural designs.