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.
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.
Provides an overview of the instructor's architectural projects, highlighting experimentation, freedom in design, and the balance between modernism and historical influences.
Delves into two architectural projects by OMA/Rem Koolhaas, focusing on a crematorium and the Théâtre de la Danse, exploring innovative spatial concepts.
Delves into historical examples and contemporary reinterpretations of participation in architecture, emphasizing the importance of engaging with inhabitants and challenging norms.
Explores architectural transformation, preservation, and adaptation through historical and contemporary examples, emphasizing resilience and innovative reuse.
Highlights the critical role of building diagnostics in architecture, emphasizing the analysis of existing structures to inform design decisions and address sustainability challenges.
