Richard Goodwin talks about his research into the complex structures of cities, as part of the Tuesday@Tusculum talks hosted by the Australian Institute of Architects.
Architect Richard Goodwin.
Living Cities draws upon Goodwin’s research into the complex structures of cities. Posting opposition to Modern and Postmodern interpretations, Goodwin explains the city using coral reefs as a typological model. Fundamental to this argument is that a process of continuing transformation of existing structures within cities is more desirable than a modernist process that relies on ‘terrain vague.’ This idea is put forward not only as a possible new architectural typology for city buildings but also as a methodology of design and urban planning which is fundamental to any discussion of ‘sustainable design’ practice.
Goodwin is an award-winning architect and artist with over thirty years’ experience exhibiting and practicing internationally. His work spans the built to the speculative, sculptural to the pragmatic. Richard divides his time between running his Sydney based practice, art studio and teaching, in his role as Professor of Fine Arts and Design at COFA (UNSW).
This series of Tuesday@Tusculum talks is curated by the Allen Jack+Cottier team, Intangible, and is moderated by Lachlan Howe and Adam Higginbotham.
CPD points are applicable.
29 April 2014
6.30 pm
Tusculum, Sydney
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3 Manning Street, Potts Point, NSW, Australia
