College Events / Archives
2010-2011
Advancing Architectural Praxis
03/26/11
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Helmut Stern Auditorium
525 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI
Architectural practice, and its affiliated practices, habits,
rituals, and conventions, can collectively be referred to as
“architectural praxis.” The cognitive dimension of architectural thinking - never fully realized by mere building or the representation of technological processes of building production - must now be more integrated with the underlying logics of other disciplines such as industrial design, urban
planning, real estate development, and engineering to name a few. How receptive are these disciplines to incorporating architectural thinking? Is the architect a political agent,
provocateur, or service provider? How are architectural practices changing to meet global, technological, and cultural demands? How does the rise of the megafirm and other strategic partnerships allow firms to take greater risks?
As part of Taubman College’s questioning of the present predicaments facing the profession and discipline of architecture, Advancing Architectural Praxis is an inauguration
of an upcoming series that will explore the opportunities for
the discipline.
A light breakfast and afternoon refreshments provided. Doors open at 8:45 a.m.
For more about the event, speakers and to register: taubmancollege.umich.edu/architecturalpraxis
