| dc.description.abstract | Recognizing that the Western Tradition of Architecture has been perpetuated through the passing on of
stories through the creation of primarily symbolic artefacts, this studio emphasizes students’ ability to
imagine, work, and communicate through creations, which generate poetic dialogue and architectural
thinking beyond the direct transcription of isolated objectives and visual representations alone. Working
obliquely through the entwined creation of artefact and narrative, students’ are challenged to draw upon
the plasticity of lived knowledge not accessible through objective information but which nonetheless
makes our experience of architecture alluring and resonant. Each student, responsible for developing
their own architectural program, were asked to use these creations to reveal particular qualities, stories,
events, and circumstances that metaphorically evoke essential qualities for the coming architecture. The
overarching goal of the studio is the creation of empathetic connections between varying people, places,
and cultures, brought to life through the experience of the artefact—an installation, performance, or
assemblage—which like literature or film, provide things through which we may imagine.
This semester was spent focused on designing a conservation center that would be focused on a holistic way of conservation. By immersing oneself in the forest, they can get a grasp of what the forest can proffer. | en_US |
