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Presentation
Presentation
The syllabus of the course unit Theory 3.1 is based on the analysis of selected moments from the 20th century that are paradigmatic for the history of contemporary architectural theory. With particular focus on domestic space and contemporary ways of living, as well as their role in the construction and transformation of cities, the course examines key texts and manifestos that shaped architectural production in the 20th century. Cultural, social, and political influences on building practices are considered, especially in the context of collective housing programmes.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor; Master Degree | Semestral | 4
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP286-16158
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
• Crisis of the Modern Movement • Architecture in the Post-War Period (JANE JACOBS – CHARLES JENCKS) • Postmodernism and Plurality (VENTURI, H. HOLLEIN)
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Objectives
Objectives
• To study the factors that led to the decline of the Modern Movement, analysing its limitations and the cultural impact of critiques of functionalism. • To reflect on the contributions of Jane Jacobs in challenging modernist urban planning and advocating for human scale and social diversity. • To analyse the contributions of Robert Venturi and his proposal for a more open, plural, and contextual architecture. To recognise the importance of ornament, symbolism, and historical references in shaping a new architectural language. • To promote reflection on architecture as an interdisciplinary practice and the impact of new conceptual approaches on architectural space. • To develop analytical and argumentative skills by relating theoretical content to the challenges of contemporary architectural practice. • To encourage reflection on the role of architecture in society, in the city, and in the everyday lives of its users.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
A range of diverse sessions is organised, supported by pedagogical strategies aimed at promoting student engagement, facilitating content understanding and its articulation with practical application. Sessions are based on interactive teaching, encouraging participation through questioning and fostering critical reflection. The flipped classroommethodology is used, with materials made available in advance via Moodle, alongside storytelling and real-life case studies grounded in students’ everyday experiences. Classes, whether held in the classroom or during visits to buildings and exhibitions, combine various media — slides, videos, texts, and live demonstrations. An inclusive atmosphere is cultivated, encouraging students to participate without fear of making mistakes, while continually connecting content with other areas of knowledge, supporting a contextual and interdisciplinary understanding of architecture.
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References
References
Giedion, S. (1941). Space, time and architecture: The growth of a new tradition. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Jacobs, J. (1961). The death and life of great American cities. New York, NY: Random House. Venturi, R. (1966). Complexity and contradiction in architecture. New York, NY: Museum of Modern Art. Jencks, C. (1977). The language of post-modern architecture. London: Academy Editions. Hollein, H. (1968). Alles ist Architektur. Bau, 1(1), 1-3.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
