Duration
24h Th
Number of credits
| Master in architecture (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course of discursive analysis examines contemporary architectural theories, as developed through the writings of architectural historians, theorists and practitioners since 1968. The scope of interest comprises architectural history/critique/theory and opens up towards questions of Critical and Cultural Theory (cf. cultural studies). A reading list will be distributed at the beginning of the course, with a complementary reader (selection of critical essays).
The students will read, synthetize and develop a critical argument on thematic issues, starting from a group discussion of primary and secondary sources. The didactic tools include individual readings, group discussions, external interventions/lectures and individual writings (in the form of a critical essay of about 3000 words). The discussions are the result of individual readings and active participation of the students. The teacher acts as a moderator (cf. problem based learning).
The course is conceived as a workshop/seminar of discursive analysis, i.e. as a platform for critical reflection. . In addition to the course, links could be made with external lectures and conferences.
This year, the course will focus on a critical reading of recent publications on Japanese architecture, with a special focus on the work of SANAA. The actual thematic of this course will parallel the thematic of the course 1803 (spatial analysis of the work of SANAA).
The readings will be selected from the following list:
PUBLICATIONS
- ALLEN Matthew, Control Yourself! Lifestyle Curation in the work of Sejima and Nishizawa, Architecture at the Edge of Everything Else, Work Books/MIT Press, 2010.
- DANIELL Thomas, After the Crash: Architecture in Post-Bubble Japan, Princeton Architectural Press, 2008.
- FEIREISS Kristin (Ed.), Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa / SANAA', , The Zollverein School of Management and Design Essen, Germany, Prestel Verlag, München, 2006
- GRIMA Joseph, WONG Karen (Eds.) (2008) Shift: SANAA and the New Museum, Lars Miuller, 2008.
- HASEGAWA Yuko, Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa: SANAA, Phaidon Press, 2006
- IDENBURG Florian (Ed.), The SANAA Studios 2006-2008. Learning from Japan: Single Story Urbanism. Princeton University, School of Architecture, Lars Muller, 2010, pp. 58-57.
- LUCAN Jacques, Précisions sur un état présent de l'architecture, PPUR, Lausanne, 2015 (chapitres 1 et 2).
- LUCAN Jacques, Composition et non-Composition, PPUR, Lausanne, 2013 (chapitres 29, 30).
- NIEDERMAYR Walter, Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa (SANAA), ed., de Singel internationaal kunstcentrum, Antwerpen, Hatje-Cantz Verlag, Ostfildern, 2007.
- SEJIMA Kazuyo + NISHIZAWA Ryue/SANAA, SANAA_Works 1995-2003', Toto Shuppan Publishing, Tokio, 2003
- SEJIMA Kazuyo + NISHIZAWA Ryue Nishizawa/SANAA', 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, Toto Shuppan Publishing, Tokio, 2005
- PEREZ RUBIO Agustin, SEJIMA Sejima + NISHIZAWA Ryue (Eds), SANAA Houses, Actar/Musac, 2007.
- Kazuyo Sejima 1987-1999 / Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa 1995-1999', JA vol. 35, Shinkenchiku-sha, Tokio, 1991
- Kazuyo Sejima +Ryue Nishizawa, 1995-2000', El Croquis, nr.99, Madrid. 2000
- Kazuyo Sejima, + Ryue Nishizawa, SANAA 2000-2004, El Croquis, nr.121/122, Madrid, 2004
- Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa,\1987-2006, GA Architect nr.18, A.D.A, EDITA, Tokio, 2005
- Kazuyo Sejima , Ryue Nishizawa,SANAA, 2008-2011, El Croquis, nr.155, Madrid, 2011
- Kazuyo Sejima , Ryue Nishizawa,SANAA, 2011-2015, El Croquis, nr.179/180, Madrid, 2015
- Sanaa, Sejima&Nishizawa, AV Monografias 171-172,
- Luis Fernandez Galiano (Ed.), Sanaa, Sejima&Nishizawa, Arquitectura Viva, 2017
- Dossier Sanaa, Arquitectura Viva, AV Proyectos 77, 2016
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- development of reading (close reading) and writing slills
- development of knowledge skills (analysis, synthesis, critical argumentation)
- development of scientific skills (writing of a scientific ciritical essay)
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
- basic writing skills and skills related to bibliographic research (cf. bachelor)
- knowledge related to theory and history of architecture
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
critical reading
- 1 or 2 chapters to read for each session (during the first 6 sessions)
- synthetic notes
- argument/main question
- key concepts/words
- definitions
- references to authors and bibliographic references
- key sentences or synthetic passages
- abstract
- thematic, comparative, critical discussion
- research question
- development of themes and concepts
- structure of essay: introduction, development, conclusions
- critical essay (3000 words minimum + abstract + illustrations
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
- face-to-face learning
- group debate
- comments on personnal readings (about 2 chapters a weak)
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
- obligatory reading of one publication (close reading commented during the course)
- eventually readings of other articles (for the preparation of the writing)
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
- active participation during course and preparation
- evaluation of the critical essay according to the following criteriai's:
- quality of scientific writing, structure, development
- critical and personal argumentation;
- analytical and synthetic skills
- pertinence of research question and content
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
b.kormoss@uliege