Arch 464F - Contemporary Theories in Architecture and Urban Practices

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Washington University in St Louis

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Since the 1960s, the practice of design in architecture and urbanism has been increasingly associated with a theoretical framework. Theory has provided support to the investigation of the phenomena related to the built environment and also has faced problems in the translation of abstract constructs into the practice of design. This seminar presents examples of relevant contemporary interpretive and critical theory and confronts them with current practices in architecture and urbanism. The purpose of this confrontation is to develop skills to articulate individual critiques of design as mediation between discourse and practice. Required work: The seminar activities take place in the form of reading and discussion of texts, as well as analyses of current examples of architecture and urban practices. Each student must investigate an individual case study to be presented in the form of a seminar as well as a final paper. Prerequisite: Arch 222 or 223. Fulfills history/theory elective.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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