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Course: Contemporary Architecture 2

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Course title Contemporary Architecture 2
Course code KDA/CA2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Šenk Filip, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Novák Antonín, doc. Ing. arch.
Course content
Lecture topics: 1-2) Peter Zumthor 3-4) Postmodern Architecture: Principles and Foundations 5-6) P. Zumthor´s early work 7-8) Work from 1990?2000 9-10) Work after 2000 11-12) Steven Holl and Space in Architecture 13-14) Steven Holl and Light in Architecture

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
Learning outcomes
The course consists of lectures in which students are introduced to significant architectural projects and studios. Special attention will be given to recently acclaimed buildings in both international and domestic contexts. Instruction is partially based on student activity, during which students will work with the instructor to formulate and reflect on the qualities of the given buildings. The goal is to expand students? ability to critically analyze current developments. By focusing on individual studies, emphasis will be placed on identifying broader themes and contexts.
The student: 1. Develops critical thinking within the framework of architectural analysis and reflection. 2. Strengthens the ability to study independently and gain a deeper understanding of complex architectural concepts. 3. Improves communication and discussion skills in a professional setting. 4. Applies an interdisciplinary approach to the study of architecture, taking into account historical and contemporary contexts. 5. Prepares for professional practice and research
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined examination, Essay

Combined, essay defense
Recommended literature
  • FRAMPTON, Kenneth a Ashley SIMONE (ed.). A genealogy of modern architecture: comparative critical analysis of built form. Zurich: Lars Müller Publishers, 2015. ISBN 978-3-03778-369-6.
  • FRAMPTON, Kenneth. Modern Architecture: A Critical History (World of Art). Thames & Hudson, 2020. ISBN 978 0500204443.
  • FRETTON, Tony; Peter ZUMTHOR a Roger DIENER. Das Haus. Architekturvorträge der ETH Zürich, Heft 9. Zürich: GTA, 2010. ISBN 978-3-85676-264-3.
  • HOLL, Steven. Steven Holl, seven houses: luminist architecture. New York: Rizzoli, 2018. ISBN 978-0-8478-6159-0.
  • HOLL, Steven; Tadeáš GORYCZKA; Jaroslav NĚMEC a Jiří JŮZA (ed.). Steven Holl: making architecture. Ostrava: Kabinet architektury, 2022. ISBN 978-80-907419-7-3.
  • ZUMTHOR, Peter a Mari LENDING. A feeling of history. Zurich: Scheidegger & Spiess, 2018. ISBN 978 3 85881 805-8.
  • ZUMTHOR, Peter a Thomas DURISCH (ed.). Peter Zumthor: Bauten und Projekte. Band 5, 2008-2013. Zürich: Scheidegger & Spiess, 2014. ISBN 978-3-85881-304-6.
  • ZUMTHOR, Peter. Architektur denken. 2.. erw. Aufl. Basel: Birkhäuser, 2006. ISBN 3-7643-7496-9.
  • ZUMTHOR, Peter. Atmospheres: Architectural Environments. Surrounding Objects. Birkhäuser Architecture, 2006. ISBN 978-3764374952.
  • ZUMTHOR, Peter. Thinking Architecture. 2. Birkhäuser Architecture, 2006. ISBN 978-3764374976.


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Technical University of Liberec, date of update: 13.06.2026 23:50. Data created for academic year 2026/2027