This unit has two parts: (1) a weekly series of lectures and seminars introducing students to critical frameworks for reading architectural and urban planning practices in non Euro-American economies, particularly developing economies, where specific focus is placed on studying the effects of postcolonial experience and globalisation on modern architecture. Sessions discuss issues affecting the appropriateness of architectural and planning models adopted in these societies and develop in students analytical approaches which can be applied to comparative discussions of regional practices; and (2) weekly seminars dedicated to the development of individual student projects involving the... -- Course Website
Instructor: Romesh Goonewardene