Formalism and Non-formalistic Approaches in Architecture - Part 1
From Talk Architecture by Naziaty Mohd Yaacob
February 10, 2026 · 29 min · Season 20 · Episode 17
About this episode
This episode discusses formalism and non-formalistic approaches in architecture, emphasizing critical thinking over mere aesthetics.
Send us Fan Mail The first episode of a two part mini series on - Formalism and Non-formalistic Approaches in Architecture - where the teaching of architecture and guidance inform how we approach architecture practice, where it needs to be more critical rather than mere form-making generated and embellished from schematics and passed as aesthetics. "Architecture is often approached in a formalistic manner, with heavy emphasis on form, geometry, composition, and aesthetics. This focus serves a...
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Host: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob
Topics covered
- Formalism
- Non-formalistic Approaches
- Architecture Education
- Architecture Practice
- Critical Thinking in Architecture
Keywords
- architecture
- formalism
- non-formalistic
- design
- education
- practice
- critical thinking
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