Hans Teerds: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Name | Dr. Hans Teerds |
| Name variants | Hans Teerds |
| Address | I. f. Geschichte/Theorie der Arch. ETH Zürich, HIL D 75.1 Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| hans.teerds@gta.arch.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Architecture |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 052-0803-00L | History and Theory of Architecture I  | 2 credits | 2V + 2U | T. Avermaete, M. Delbeke, M. Charitonidou, L. Stalder, H. Teerds, P. Ursprung | |
| Abstract | Introduction and overview of the history and theory of architecture from the Renaissance to the eighteenth century. (Prof. Dr. M. Delbeke) Introduction in the methods and instruments of the history of art and architecture. (Prof. Dr. M. Delbeke, Prof. Dr. L. Stalder, Prof. Dr. P. Unsprung, Prof. Dr. T. Avermaete) | ||||
| Learning objective | Acquiring basic knowledge of the history of architecture and architectural theory, resp. of the methods and instruments of research into architecture. Being able to identify the main architectural issues and debates of the period and geography covered in the course. Acquiring the attitudes and tools to develop a historically informed reading of the built environment. Acquiring the tools to be able to draw on historical, theoretical and critical research to nourish one's architectural culture. | ||||
| Content | The course History and Theory of Architecture I offers a chronological and thematic overview of the architecture and architectural theory produced in Europe from the 15th up to 19th century. Thematic lectures about key questions at play during the period will be combined with the in-depth analysis of historical buildings. Themes will cover the emergence and development of Vitruvian design theory and practice up to the 19th century, and related issues such as the emergence of the architect; the media of architectural design and practice (drawings, models, building materials); patterns and media of dissemination and influence (micro-architecture, imagery); building types (the palazzo and the villa); questions of beauty and ornament; questions of patronage (e.g. the Roman papacy); the relation of buildings to the city (e.g. the development of European capitals); attitudes towards history (origin myths, historicism); the question of the monument. The course Fundamentals of the History and Theory of Architecture I consists of different parts, each dealing with a particular area of research into the history of art and architecture (1) Architecture and the book (M. Delbeke) (2) Architectural media (L. Stalder). (3) Architecture and art (P. Ursprung) (4) Urbanism and the Commons (T. Avermaete) | ||||
| Literature | Literature and handouts will be provided over the course of the term. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | For the course History and Theory of Architecture I students will rely on assisted self study to acquire basic knowledge of the canonical history of architecture in Europe. The exercise is taught in the hybrid mode (Bubbles of 24 students: 1st week: Bubbles 1-5 face-to-face teaching, bubbles 6-10 and 11 - 15 online in studio G41/G61; . 2nd week: Bubbles 6-10 face-to-face teaching, bubbles 11-15 and 1 - 5 online in studio G41/G61; 3. Woche: Bubbles 11-15 face-to-face teaching, bubbles 1-5 and 6 - 10online in studioG41/G61; 4th week equal to 1st week etc. | ||||
| 063-0803-01L | History and Theory in Architecture IX (Avermaete) | 1 credit | 1V | T. Avermaete, H. Teerds | |
| Abstract | This survey course offers an introduction to urban theory for students of architecture and urban design, by exploring the past and current discourses on cities and urban development. | ||||
| Learning objective | More than half of the global population lives in cities. Within the next few decades, this proportion is expected to increase to two-thirds. Contested by a wide range of interests , urban development concerns politicians, economists, anthropologists, philosophers, citizens and activists, developers and designers. In turn, the urban realm has provoked theorists, citizens, politicians, artists and designers to think and write about its form and functioning, appearance and structure. The discourse regarding the current growth of cities has a long pedigree in history, going back to the establishment of Greek and Roman city-states. In turn, urban planners have made valuable contributions to these discussions, in writings and in actual urban design projects and proposals. This survey course aims to offer an introduction to urban theory for students of architecture and urban design, by exploring the past and current discourses on cities and urban development. By investigating a range of topics, from politics to poverty, and from modernization to commodification, it aims to show how urban and architectural design are related to theory. Through its historical overview of discourses on cities and its assets, it challenges students to reflect upon their own position regarding architectural interventions in the urban fabric. This course aims to offer a survey of the history and current state of urban theory for students of urban design and architecture. Weekly, one-hour lectures address one particular topic at a time (e.g. politics, public space, capital). In each lecture, this theme is investigated through three case-studies (either of particular cities or seminal contributions by theorists or designers) that highlight crucial moments in the history and developments of cities. At the same time, the case studies will be structured so as to bridge between urban theories and concrete urban situations, design reflections and political ambitions. This will help convey to students the historical pedigree of current discourses on cities, whether simultaneously gain insight the role of designers in respect to the chosen topic. Students will prepare the meetings by reading fragments from core texts on the forehand. | ||||
| Content | Lecture 01 - Introduction Lecture 02 - Politcs Lecture 03 - Public Space Lecture 04 - Contextualism Lecture 05 - Capital Lecture 06 - Commodification Lecture 07 - Poverty Lecture 08 - Modernization Lecture 09 - Historicism Lecture 10 - Identity | ||||
| Literature | For this course, each week students will read fragments from key readings on the topics addressed. These readings will be made available via the website of the course. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | This course will be taught in English | ||||