Today one of our tutor's thesis students, Jane, presented to us her findings thus far regarding secondary school architecture in Auckland, New Zealand - specifically, how the learning environments may facilitate pedagogies adopted by the school. One of the main points the Jane presented, and that we later discussed, was the idea of more child-centered … Continue reading Response to Presentation: Learning Environments in Auckland, NZ
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What is a Wall?
The answer to this question may seem fairly obvious - we encounter walls so often in our daily lives that to give a second thought to them may seem ludicrous. We are well-acquainted with the products of walls, such as rooms and buildings; some have gained fame from their historical-cultural importance, such as the Berlin … Continue reading What is a Wall?
Radical Pedagogies: Cedric Price and the Liberation of Architecture [video]
https://youtu.be/e_9dlx5QXnE A short video looking into Cedric Price's ideas and teachings - specifically, how he desired to revolutionise the learning experience, and the concepts he sought to develop in the architectural professionBased on Case Study E18 of 'Radical Pedagogies' (link below) After viewing the above video, the following questions were posed to the class, and … Continue reading Radical Pedagogies: Cedric Price and the Liberation of Architecture
A Type of Wall: The Glass Ceiling
Following a discussion in class regarding what really is/can be regarded as a wall (and inspiring this blog's name), we selected a topic to research in pairs. My partner and I explored the concept of the glass ceiling, gender barriers, and how socio-cultural notions of gender emerge in architecture. Below is the presentation we gave … Continue reading A Type of Wall: The Glass Ceiling
Discussion Forum: Invisible Walls Part 3 – Barriers to University
Week 1’s online discussion forum was centered around three questions, and in response to three videos (linked in Part 1 of this Discussion Forum). Part 3 of this post series focuses on the second question posed by our tutor: What walls (non physical) are imposed by the university? Who are they trying to keep in/out? "I would … Continue reading Discussion Forum: Invisible Walls Part 3 – Barriers to University
Discussion Forum: Invisible Walls Part 2 – Walls
Week 1’s online discussion forum was centered around three questions, and in response to three videos (linked in Part 1 of this Discussion Forum). Part 2 of this post series focuses on the second question posed by our tutor: Do we need walls? (do they do more harm than good)? Response 1 "We have notably … Continue reading Discussion Forum: Invisible Walls Part 2 – Walls
Discussion Forum: Invisible Walls Part 1 – Gentrification
Week 1's online discussion forum was centered around three questions, and in response to three videos (below). Part 1 of this post series focuses on the first question posed by our tutor: Is gentrification a good thing or a bad thing (or both)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7v6EYL6xzM&feature=youtu.be Postcode 'Young people exposed to gang violence discuss the significance of … Continue reading Discussion Forum: Invisible Walls Part 1 – Gentrification
Hi there!
My name is Victoria - welcome to this architecture student's studio blog. This will be a documentation of process for my Design paper for this university semester, consisting of various tasks, discussions, thoughts and resources. The Berlin Wall in 1988 We will specifically be examining the characteristics of walls, their functions and the consequent socio-cultural … Continue reading Hi there!
'What is a Wall?' & Other Questions 