Everyday life at the Institute for advanced architecture of Catalonia
Today’s theory duet focused on the re-postioning of architecture and architecture theory in the contemporary society, in particular through the editorial experiences of Axel Sowa (Candide) and Ricardo Devesa (DC Papers).
Tomorrow (14th of May) at 18.30 there will be a Duet lecture with Axel Sowa (Candide, http://www.candidejournal.net/) and Ricardo Devesa (DC Papers, http://upcommons.upc.edu/revistes/handle/2099/1800). Candide and DC Papers are both online journals revolving around the concept of questioning and communicating architectural knowledge.
Bill Hillier at the IaaC Lecture “Spatial sustainability in cities: or, do cities really have neighbourhoods?” 7th of May // 19:30 // IAAC Auditorium // C/Pujades 102 BARCELONA Bill Hillier is Professor of Architectural and Urban Morphology in the University of London, Chairman of the Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, Director of the Space SyntaxLaboratory in University [...]
Today Enrique Walker presented a Lecture on his theory research project the Dictionary of Received Ideas. Enrique conceives his teaching space as a testing ground, generating evidence through the work of his students during studio. He then starts writing… The Dictionary of Received Ideas wishes to investigate both Practice and Ideas, or Theory and Design, [...]
Enrique Walker at the IaaC Lecture “The Dictionary of Received Ideas“ 30th of April // 19:30 // IAAC Auditorium // C/Pujades 102 BARCELONA Enrique Walker is an architect and Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University, where he also directs the Master of Science program in Advanced Architectural Design. His publications include, Tschumi [...]
Today Alejandro Tamayo took us through his journey of technology between magic and everyday life, presenting us 4 of his more technology orientated projects. His first approach to technology was through a camera, using the camera to see something that can’t be seen with the naked eye, and using this both as a protection and [...]
Alejandro Tamayo at the IaaC Lecture “Technology: between magic and everyday life“ 29th of April // 19:30 // IAAC Auditorium // C/Pujades 102 BARCELONA Alejandro Tamayo is an artist, researcher and teacher working in the intersections between artistic practice, science, technology and everyday life. He has been a tutor at Medialab Prado interactivos? workshops including Technologies of Laughter [...]