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Dwelling: Architectures of Space

  • ABPL70001
  • Contact Hours: 24
    Total Time Commitment: 96 hours.
  • 12.50
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Throughout its history, philosophy has described itself as a form of architectural edifice, systematically relying on the metaphors of foundations, construction and deconstruction, while architecture would seem (until recently at least) quasi-inconceivable without recourse to the metaphysical oppositions of inside/outside, ground/surface, substance/quality, and essence/accident. Yet, though this “inter-referential” relationship between philosophy and architecture plays a defining role for both disciplines, the basis of their connection remains an open question. <br/><br/>This subject proposes to examine the interrelation of architecture and philosophy—as well as design—as different ways... -- Course Website

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