KnE Social Sciences

ISSN: 2518-668X

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Explorations: Teaching and Research Methods Beyond Boundaries

Published date: Nov 19 2019

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: International Conference: Architecture Across Boundaries

Pages: 415–426

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v3i27.5545

Authors:

Giulia Setti giulia.setti@polimi.itPolitecnico di Milano, Department DAStU, Architecture and Urban Studies, Milan, Italy

Abstract:

The essay shows a critical reflection on different forms of intensive courses (such as workshops and seminars) and on possible design outcomes. The research studies how to teach architectural design subjects is changing and how forms of ‘open’ learning could help to overcome barriers and disciplinary boundaries. In particular, the essay describes some experiences of intensive workshops conducted in recent years by the Politecnico di Milano in collaboration with Universities in China and India, supporting on one hand a better and deeper knowledge of other contexts, on the other, questioning the traditional teaching methodologies of the architectural design in favor of more dynamic processes. The investigated contexts lead students to reflect on the meaning of the architectural design and on its different forms in contemporary scenarios. The article describes the definition of these research and design activities and the principles that led to the formulation of programs and topics, useful to form student more aware of dynamic sand transformations underway in contemporary cities.

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