Apocalyptic Architecture: Designing for Doomsday

INTENT

Apocalyptic Architecture: Designing for Doomsday

intends to propose a new “architecture of resistance” responsive to the current manifestation of apocalyptic paranoia. Utilizing critical research and analysis of prior historic conditions and solutions, combined with an awareness of popular culture and a sensitive engagement of contemporary social and urban issues - the studio will address how approachable design can offer potential solutions of optimism. This research-intensive collaborative studio will explore how design interventions can respond to Apocalypticism.

Through the application of the hypothetical scenario of the doomsday as its intellectual spark, it is expected that the studio will provide tangible architectural solutions to real-world problems, and illuminate new knowledge about the contemporary landscape that enables responsive interdisciplinary design.

Feb 19, 2013

PROJECT 2: Dendritic Detroit

Feb 18, 2013

Project 2: Population Shift in Highland Park

Presence - Bart Phillips and Chelsea McCaw

PROJECT 2: A Safer, Faster and Wealthier Detroit

PROJECT 2: The Arts, Culture, and History of Detroit and Highland Park

PROJECT 2a: Research and Analysis - Time

Feb 12, 2013

RESEARCH LINKS: Archive + Discussion, Part 2

Feb 6, 2013

Detroit: The Renaissance of America