ARCH710: Contemporary Theory | Weitzman_AAD TEST

ARCH 710: Contemporary Theory 1993- Present

An overview of the approaches and attitudes adopted by architects, theorists and inter-disciplinary writers from 1993-today that have helped shape the current discourse of architecture. This course introduces and contextualize key projects, and polemics over the last 25 years. Central themes in this course include the impact of digital technologies and methods of design, production and materiality. These are explored through texts, movements, projects and buildings that help form an overview that has shaped the contemporary condition that we live in.

Painting for Vitra Fire Station – Zaha Hadid

Sendai Mediatheque – Toyo Ito 2001

BMW Central Building – ZHA 2005

Beirut Terraces – Herzog & de Meuron 2009

Luis Vuitton Foundation – Frank Ghery 2014

Swiss Re Tower – Foster and Partners 2003

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