Delves into the complex relationship between architecture and society, exploring the possibilities of creating autonomous and critical architectural designs.
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 two architectural projects by OMA/Rem Koolhaas, focusing on a crematorium and the Théâtre de la Danse, exploring innovative spatial concepts.
Explores the architectural philosophies of Aldo van Eyck and Denise Scott Brown, emphasizing the creation of built meaning and the integration of past experiences into present designs.
Delves into historical examples and contemporary reinterpretations of participation in architecture, emphasizing the importance of engaging with inhabitants and challenging norms.
Explores challenges in integrating empirical elements into architectural research and the importance of methodological references in research projects.
Delves into a young architectural practice's innovative approach to creating diverse living spaces in a housing competition, emphasizing unique room configurations and community involvement.
Delves into the production-friendly approach in architecture, exploring historical examples and the impact of mechanization, culminating in a discussion on contemporary architectural projects.
Provides an overview of the instructor's architectural projects, highlighting experimentation, freedom in design, and the balance between modernism and historical influences.
Explores Francesca Torzo's architectural masterpiece, the Z33 center in Hasselt, Belgium, showcasing meticulous attention to detail and a profound critique of modernization.
