Formalism and Non-formalistic Approaches in Architecture - Part 1
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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...
Topics covered
- Formalism
- Non-formalistic Approaches
- Architecture Education
- Architecture Practice
- Critical Thinking in Architecture
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