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Towards a utopian reality: architecture as method
thesis
posted on 2014-11-17, 16:23 authored by Patrick MooneyThrough my engagement in the imaginary reconstitution of
society. I have gained knowledge on our current societal
establishment. Within that study I have begun to make
tentative steps towards a suggestion for a possible future
strategy, utilising architecture as my method. I will summarise
it here, the creation of the utopian ideal will be through the
realisation of a functioning micro economy within the post
industrial landscape. This micro economy must be a long
term plan or allow for change to prevent stagnation and
redundancy. The collective power of men shall be recognised
by the integration of public space to the private sphere of
the house and the public realm of the work place, this will
be a live work initiative. The construction and upkeep of
the project shall rely on the skills of the homo faber, to be,
manufactured and assembled. Perhaps most importantly of
all however is the manner in which this project shall meet the
ground and redefine the use of the landfill, the intention to be
conscious about all interventions with the land and the public
sphere will be embodied within the architectural concepts
driving the project. This then leads me to the final stage of my
thesis, architecture as method, the realisation of these goals
through a charged construction project, aimed at producing
new spaces to revolutionise and move away from accepted
norms.
History
Degree
- Bachelor
First supervisor
Bucholz, MerrittSecond supervisor
Ryan, AnnaThird supervisor
Griffin, AndrewNote
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