This course is a reading class in which the architectural category of "caractère" or character, stemming from the 18th century but of great relevance until today, will be examined by a close reading of several key texts.

This course is a reading class in which the architectural category of 'caractère' or character - a key concept in the 18th century but of great relevance until today - will be examined by a close reading of several key texts, from the late 1700s up until today. Independent reading and vivid discussion in class make up this course’s character.

This course is a reading class in which the architectural category of 'caractère' or character - a key concept in the 18th century but of great relevance until today - will be examined by a close reading of several key texts, from the late 1700s up until today. Independent reading and vivid discussion in class make up this course’s character.

This course is a reading class in which the architectural category of 'caractère' or character - a key concept in the 18th century but of great relevance until today - will be examined by a close reading of several key texts, from the late 1700s up until today. Independent reading and vivid discussion in class make up this course’s character.

This course is a reading class in which the architectural category of 'caractère' or character - a key concept in the 18th century but of great relevance until today - will be examined by a close reading of several key texts, from the late 1700s up until today. Independent reading and vivid discussion in class make up this course’s character.

Experiencing Architecture:Architectural experience became a key concept in architectural theory and design in the second half of the 18th century. The course examines this concept in texts, designs and buildings in Paris and London. We will question the emergence of architectural experience in observations of buildings, in theories, in teachings at the academies, and in designs of buildings.

Words, Designs, Buildings:Architectural experience became a key concept in architectural theory and design in the second half of the 18th century. The course examines this concept in texts, designs and buildings in Paris and London. We will explore the emergence of architectural experience in observations of buildings, in theories, in teachings at the academies, and in designs of buildings.

Architectural experience became a key concept in architectural theory and design in the second half of the eighteenth century. The course examines this concept in texts, designs and buildings in Paris and London. We will question the emergence of architectural experience in observations of buildings, in theories, in teachings at the academies, and in designs of buildings.

Architectural experience became a key concept in theory and design in the 18th century. Starting from this period, this class studies early modern architectural history through the lens of how the built environment was experienced. We explore instances of the concept in texts, designs and buildings in different geographies. The course includes weekly critical reading and writing assignments.