International Studios: Since 2012
“En route, le mieux c’est de se perdre. Lorsqu’on s’égare, les projets font place aux surprises et c’est alors, mais alors seulement, que le voyage commence.”
This course involves a study abroad, covering specific works of classical or modern architecture, supported by a preparatory series of lectures/presentations on the subject of study. Students would be required to analyze and document specific works and study their relationship the urban history and culture of the area, to be documented and presented in a portfolio.
Visited countries:
2012 Paris-London
2013 Finland
2014 Denmark
2015 Norway
2016 Netherlands
2018 Portugal
2019 Italy
The objectives of this studio are:
On an academic level: To learn how to be critical about international and global architecture projects, learn about new urban planning strategies, new strategies in design and new and sustainable methods of building.
On a human/social level: To connect with people from other backgrounds and cultures, learn new traditions and develop a fair, comprehensive and critical judgment on foreign issues.
