2020 SCI_Arc Undergrad Thesis Prep Pedagogical model

DINNERS, TABLES & AFFINITIES

DINNERS, TABLES & AFFINITIES

A STUDENT-FACULTY THESIS PREP PEDAGOGICAL MODEL

SCI_ARC UNDERGRAD 2020

This Undergraduate Thesis Prep model explores the intersection of pedagogy, collaboration, and design. Developed to foster critical dialogue among students and faculty, the project examines architectural affinities through structured discussions, utilizing thematic tables as tools for engaging collective critique and innovation.

EDITED BY ALEJANDRO LOOR & TIZIANA FELICE

Yellow background with text "Dinners, Tables & Affinities. A Student-Faculty Thesis Pedagogical Model."
A yellow page titled 'INTRO' featuring diagrams and text. On the left are two diagrams labeled 'Figure 1, Thesis Structure Aspirations' and 'Figure 2, Dinners, Tables & Affinities Thesis Prep structure.' The diagrams outline concepts like exploration
Diagram illustrating Thesis Prep Structure with sections: Intro to affinities, Position Making, Material Studies, and Table. Includes terms like Aesthetics, Organization, Tectonics, Representation, Technique, and Curation of artifacts. Marked points
Abstract geometric design with the word 'Affinities' on a yellow and white background.
Collage featuring architectural artworks and quotes about style and design. Includes images like Hirsuta's "Variations on a Disco Ball" (2011) and Bernard Tschumi's "Le Fresnoy Art Center" (1997). Quotes from Susan Sontag and Tom Wiscombe discuss sty
Collage of architectural designs and quotes showcasing various projects and concepts related to the theme of "Character" in architecture. Includes images of John Hejduk's Wall House 2, Jeffrey Kipnis & Stephen Turk's Figure Ground Game, quotes on arc
Collage of images and text exploring vernacular architecture, urbanism, and art. Includes art installations, architectural plans, photographs of buildings, and a diagram of a city map.
A collage of architectural and artistic images labeled '04 Primitive' featuring works by various artists and architects, including Preston Scott Cohen's digital archeology (2001), Greg Lynn's Embryological House (2000), Adolf Loos' Villa Moller (1930
Overhead view of a dinner table with plates and cups, bright yellow background, text "Dinners" on the right, and "Dinners, Tables & Affinities" at the bottom.
Notes from a student-to-faculty dinner on May 10, 2019, featuring faculty names and topics including thesis takeaways, preparation, and discussions on dinners, tables, and affinities. Includes diagrams illustrating position making, affinities, and ta
Two pages titled "Notes On: Student to Faculty Dinner Two" from Los Angeles, June 5th, 2019, authored by Marcellyn Gow, edited by Andrew Lora & Tiziana Feoli. The text spans both pages, densely filling them with detailed notes and discussions about s
A two-page spread from a book or document. The left page, labeled page 18, is filled with dense text and highlighted phrases. The right page, labeled page 19, contains headings such as 'Affinity Narrators' and 'Duel-Duet,' with explanatory text under
Text transcription of a student dinner conversation discussing themes, character development, and creative writing influences, dated May 17, 2019, in Los Angeles. The document includes highlighted initials indicating different speakers and spans acro
A two-page spread from a book titled "Notes on: [S to F] _Dinner 2 (June 5th)". The left page contains dense text with highlighted points, while the right page features sections titled "Through the lens of _______" and "Aesthetics". The aesthetics se
Vintage photo of outdoor furniture, including tables and couches, set in a grassy area; text reading 'Tables' next to photo.
Architecture concept page discussing tables as settings, including images and diagrams illustrating various architectural models and designs from Superstudio, Kipnis, Tschumi, and Koolhaas.