New Narratives in Architecture 6-7.11
This event will focus on the theory and practice of new ecological approaches to architectural design and construction in the face of evolving social, environmental, and economic conditions. It will explore potential solutions to the challenges contemporary architecture faces, particularly in relation to living spaces. Through thematic presentations centered on the ethics of care, non-aesthetic values in design processes, and shifts in the language used to describe architecture, the conference aims to investigate possibilities for responsible design informed by ecological and cultural awareness.
According to available data, the construction industry generates enormous amounts of waste and CO₂ emissions, while natural resources are becoming increasingly scarce. Despite these alarming realities, many architectural choices remain driven primarily by aesthetic considerations, prioritizing visual delight over sustainability. At the same time, it is now evident that both aesthetics and architectural discourse can be leveraged to improve long-term prospects for human well-being.
One of the conference’s primary objectives is to develop a fresh perspective on architecture—one that could lead to a paradigm shift, balancing utopian visions with practical change. The event promotes interdisciplinary collaboration among art, design, theory, and philosophy, enriching the ongoing debate on the future of architecture.
All participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the potential changes in the design process, whether there is room for unpredictability and failures, whether a stance of care can become a working method, and what new narratives could mean in the context of architecture. By fostering these discussions, the conference seeks to expand the field of architectural analysis and interpretation through new concepts and narratives, particularly those that have been previously overlooked or marginalized within the dominant paradigm of large-scale, global, efficient, and visually striking projects.
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