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brendilon
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Very interesting thesis. as a counterpoint, Peter Eisenman gave a lecture 2-3 years ago at the University of Cincinnati where he essentially argued that architecture is incapable of creating change outside the realm of architecture. "Architecture is only capable of solving architectural problems" was one line which stands out in my memory. The lecture was recorded and is available through the DAAP library, you might try requesting it. If you can't get it and want to see it, let me know and I'll see if I can get a copy.
The lecture was October 11, 2006 and was title The New Subjectivity |
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solidred
Joined: 05 Jan 2006
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Location: Scotland
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| Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:35 am Post subject: |
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Interesting, Brendilon... he re-iterated something of that theme at a lecture given to the RIAS (Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland) last year. He was cross-questioned on the matter by, I recall, Charles Jencks. Charles didn't win his argument but I remember that at one point Eisenman seemed to be struggling in a morass of deconstructive ambiguity. Which is known otherwise as jet-lag, I guess  |
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crinno
Joined: 26 Oct 2006
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thanks for the encouragement mortimer33 but unfortunately the sleepless night have already started! I just finished my mid-term review and as expected with the topic the reviews were mixed but in general positive. I have proposed a new architectural cosmology which is embedded in the "romipen code" (an existing gypsy code originating from the nomadism era) and have translated it into a sedentary built environment.
I concur with Kenneth Frampton when he asserts that "buildings provide the basis for life and culture" and although good architecture alone cannot solve these problems, it can provide an environment conducive to such solutions. While my job is to design a built environment conducive to appropriate solutions, I aim to do so in a way that will embrace the tradition of the Romani.
My biggest criticism was that I am being too "romantic" and nostalgic about their culture....better than being the imperialistic architect in my view but i will take the criticism on board!
although the "romipen code" influences the urban strategy and also to some degree the architecture but at the end of the day i am proposing timber vernacular architecture which the residents can build themselves and can be employed later with the skills they have learned. i somehow have to make a thesis by designing vernacular architecture.....any examples or precedents on this would be very welcome!!  |
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