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Rethinking Cultural Institutions In Relation To The City, Monica Rodarmor
Rethinking Cultural Institutions In Relation To The City, Monica Rodarmor
Architecture Thesis Prep
"Rather than trying to distribute culture to the masses, the cultural institution shall be a place where the masses educate one another about culture. Thinking about institutions as 'arenas for cultures of the world' better serves urban life than an institution that is simply a dusty bank of memories. The aim of the institution should be to stimulate cultural dialogue which will better serve the American City. By changing the purpose, the end result is now attainable. Education and inspiration of the masses is achieved through a new urban condition: one that promotes interaction and understanding between cultural spheres."
Architecture For A Simulated World, Clay Strange
Architecture For A Simulated World, Clay Strange
Architecture Thesis Prep
"It is the contention of this thesis that such an architecture should be light and insubstantial, like a simulation. Architecture should appear ambiguous and fleeting."