HORIZONS

Every spatial manipulation of a given environment triggers changes of an existing, complex system of mutual dependencies. As the natural and cultural environment is constituted by manifold reciprocal relationships between material and immaterial conditions, the particular temporal, geographical and sociopolitical situation make up the specific framework for adopting change, in both the materially manifested and imagined worlds.

The horizon as a dividing line between what is seen or known, as opposed to what is not in sight, suggests a seeking for what lies beyond it, drawing attention from what is to be found before. And even if the horizon sought-after seems to be just a foot-step away, what prevails in front might just be a suggestion of the horizon´s possibility rather than its existence. In lectures and seminar we will explore means of horizon articulations, both spatially and conceptually, that question the unboundedness of the urban condition on multiple levels.

Challenging the dimensions of the architectural and urban discipline in its broadest understanding (participating in a mesh-up of political, societal, ethical, environmental, economic, technological, religious etc. system of various kinds of agreements,) we speculate on ways of reasoning of the known and the unknown to negotiate an architectural positioning within the planetary spatial revolution in earthly urbanization.

Frequent and active participation.

Presentation, investigation of a sub-topic.

Documented visual/textual elaboration with negotiable focus, related to individual interest and  the subject of the course.

Priority is given to students of architecture from their 2nd year, who did not yet participate in the course. Ranking is made by order of registration and semester-level; Students from other institutes are very welcome as long as there are places (max 15 participants). Prior online registration and the presence at the first meeting (Oct. 8th) is mandatory for participation.

Regular classes are intended to be principally scheduled  to Tuesdays between 12:00-14:00, and as much as possible adjusted in accordance to the IOA studio schedules.

However time and place will be verified once room availability is settled. Please revisit this page for updates on schedule and location.