September 2011
10 posts
“[A]bolishing these
places by re-planning, redeveloping, revitalizing
and...”
– Gil Doran on “Dead Zones”
The Dead Zone and the Architecture of Transgression
Gary Hustwit’s Urbanized →
Designing the urban fabric…
The Paradox of Washington DC →
Case Study Reflections
The commonality between the two case studies so far is that they are each addressing very dire issues. What are some similar issues faced in urban North America? They both take an approach that involves the community from the onset, and throughout the lifespan of the project.
The projects also suggest that multiplicity and flexability are important variables. Both projects have at least one...
WatchCase Study #2
This case study illustrates the use of architecture as a community building tool. Architect Francis Kéré’s project —a primary school— is built by the community and therefore cared for by the community.
The project works socially because of the great need for education in Burkina Faso. What are some needs in the U.S. that parallel those?
“Long life, Loose fit, Low energy”
