NOSOA+Sudbury=?
NOSOA
Consequences of architectural practice reach beyond relationships between architects and clients. Its effects resonate throughout societies, influencing all those whom experience it at any capacity. Methods and technologies have changed over the course of history, but it has and will always be the art of civilization. Louis Kahn called it ''An Institution of Man.'' It is a practice of advancement of humanity, and that we need to be in constant touch with it. Students need to be part of greater forces that they plan to change and improve upon, and the new architecture school should be a place that actively promotes this thought. It should be a place where students can engage in the surrounding cultures. It should be a place where multiple entities can confront one another. The new school of architecture could be the downtown of Sudbury itself.
Architectural education cannot be confined to any boundaries. It cannot be fulfilled by any number of books, precedents, or lectures. There is no pure approach to architecture. Brunelleschi used his knowledge of mathematics to design the great dome of Florence; Bernini used his skill as a sculptor to transform Rome; and Gustav Eiffel applied his knowledge of engineering to create the most iconic building in Paris. It is a profession of generalists made possible through life experiences and a polish of formal education. That is why this proposal intends to generate broader learning opportunities by reaching beyond traditional university curriculums. The new architecture school adopts the city as its own educational resource, while spreading its intellectual quality to its vast domain. The two parties can help advance each other, and the resulting synergy creates an academic setting of limitless potentials.
Sudbury Reinvented
Reliance on automobiles caused many North American cities to suffer from lack of street life. Downtowns became fragmented into scatters of destinations divided by traffic, decimating the potential for casual encounters. Introducing a new monument does not solve this problem. It will only add to the series of buildings that lack meaningful relationships. This proposal reinvents the city by locating a new pedestrian strip in the heart of downtown that serves as the medium between the buildings. Adapted Lisgar Street stretches from the shopping mall to the arena, uniting two of the most prominent public venues with human activities. It encourages people to meet, discuss, and debate the issues of architecture outside of classrooms and studios. Increased human activity brings greater potential for community interactions, creating a city of higher social, cultural, and intellectual richness.
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