Freedom of creation is constrained by modern societies’ standards and regulations. Architects are supposed to think and challenge but have become tools of execution. They are subjugated to politics, instead of being actors of it. Architecture tends to homogenise itself in a trend of unquestionned thoughts and actions. The lecture will explore an alternative and committed architecture, where returning to fundamental principles, sharing knowledge and focus on a local scale seem essential.

Founded in 2015, Aman Iwan is an interdisciplinary collective, exploring social issues about territories and their populations. It aims to share knowledge and research about these territories – including through their bi-annual publications – in order to build a network on different scales. This process allows the elaboration of various projects involving the local communities, from built architecture to workshops and exhibitions, taking in consideration local contexts and vernacular traditions.

Embracing design and theoretical reflection, research of historical precedents and creating contemporary history, the Future Architecture lecture series positions itself in relation to the past by suggesting what the future should/could look like. The series stands at the intersection of building practice, diverse architectural viewpoints, and global and local contexts. Most importantly, Future Architecture enables the expression of nuanced image of the global state of architecture spoken through the voices of international emerging authors.

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Location

Oris House of Architecture
Kralja Držislava 3, Zagreb, Croatia

Info

Future Architecture

Organization

Future Architecture platform
Oris House of Architecture

Link
http://futurearchitectureplatform.org/programme/19/diktyotopia/