Masterthesis Lecturer: Prof. Axel Sowa

In this lecture, we ask about the legitimacy of architectural criticism and examine what criticism refers to in individual cases. Using selected case studies, the course offers access to the foundations, forms and practices of architectural criticism.

In the current context, we are becoming aware of our ecological footprint. We acknowledge the limitation of natural resources and understand the necessity to reduce CO2 emissions. We are looking for efficient solutions for recycling, recovery, and adaptive reuse. During this research seminar, we will be examining concrete cases where architecture is deconstructed, destroyed, dismantled and torn apart.

The topics of this in the impromptu design exercise tie in with this year’s Monday evening talks and the lecture series of architectural theory within the module GUT1a. Both are dedicated to architectural criticism.