The architecture of the 1990s and 2000s was arguably characterised by a severe subordination with architects relenting to the needs of the client, turning architecture into a nonpartisan servant of market forces. Yet, as architecture seems to be in the process of developing a clearer understanding of its normative foundation, one can discern a distinct schism from this instrumentalist paradigm among the new generations of architects.
The second chapter of the seminar series will focus on this re-politicisation of architecture with a particular focus on identifying the responsibilities of architects and exploring pathways towards a more climate-conscious architectural paradigm. We will examine how practitioners in the field can take significant measures to facilitate a renewed equilibrium and solidarity between humans and more-than-human species, while also considering how a renewed engagement with ethical reasoning might reshape the relationship between architecture and climate activism.
Guests:
- Les Marneurs, a French architectural office with a high consciousness of environmental issues
- Esther Kjeldahl, philosopher, activist and initiator of Den Grønne Studenterbevægelse (the Green Student Movement)
- Mette Juhl Jessen, landscape architect, researcher, and member of the editorial board for the magazine Landskab
- Kristoffer Weiss, philosopher, director of The Danish Architectural Press, former partner in EFFEKT
The event is a collaboration between CAFx, L’Institut Francais and Velux.
