Courses – Spring 2025 / Art and Music / ARCHITECTURE: FUNCTION, DESIGN, AND STRUCTURE
Coordinators: Sol Makon, Victor Brenner
In this class we will discuss architecture and design.
How much do we appreciate or even acknowledge buildings, those that we pass by daily, or even live in? Can we comprehend all the stages that went into a building’s construction?
Architecture represents the history, culture, and values of a society. It shapes human behavior and promotes social interaction. Among its functions, building design creates a living space.
We will explore various subjects in the fields of architecture and design, including architectural styles (Brutalism), architects (Frank Lloyd Wright) and building structures (iconic buildings in New York City).
A WEEK / MONDAY / 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
| The Art and Practice of Architecture | ||
| Date | Presenter | Title |
| Feb 03 | Bob Reiss | Architecture 101 |
| Feb 17 | No Class | President’s Day |
| Mar 03 | Michael Wellner | The History of Zoning |
| Mar 17 | Debbi Honorof | Iconic Buildings in New York City |
| Mar 31 | James Brook | Brutalism |
| Apr 21 | Sharon Katz | Frank Lloyd Wright |
| May 05 | Linda Downs | Frida Escobedo |
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