Integrated Discipline Theory of Architecture (L. Stalder)

Abstract

In the bachelor program, the integration of architectural theory into the design process is only offered in cooperation with the chair of architectural design for the whole design studio. On the basis of a reading of theoretical texts the conventions of architectural practice are critically debated. The theoretical perspective will be discussed in the midterm and/or final design studio criticism.

Objective

A focus work offers the opportunity to deepen the knowledge gained in the field of history, criticism and theory of architecture in writing. The preparation and formulation essentially serves the following purposes: First and foremost, it is about the independent development of an architectural-theoretical or cultural-historical question and its treatment and answering in a scientific text. The core of the work and thus also decisive criteria of the assessment are the development of own points of view and arguments the basis of sources and research literature and their coherent and comprehensible presentation. The aim is to develop a corresponding scientific method of working. Relevant techniques and criteria include: research and selection of research literature and source corpus, source analysis, development, Verification and independent argumentation of one or more hypotheses based on analysis and reading, verifiability and methodical transparency of the work as well as linguistic and formal diligence.

Content

In order to gain a differentiated view of the discipline of architecture, a combination of theoretical and historical work is sought, based on an understanding of architecture as part of historically specific, culturally, socially, politically and economically conditioned conditions. The subject of this thesis is the analysis and discussion of specific architectures and their components as well as the associated models and discourses, informed by historical precursors and taking into account interdisciplinary connections. So architecture can be related to anthropological, cultural, philosophical, sociological or urbanistic issues. Basically, it makes sense to develop the work from a theme worked on in the course of the seminar History, Criticism and Theory of Architecture. Starting from the gained overview over the basic literature and the source situation and the already sketched own thesis can in the elaboration of the Work the issue will be further developed. In consultation with the professorship, however, freely chosen topics can also be dealt with, for example in the areas of theory building, criticism or the representation of architectures.

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