The Dual City Summer Sessions in Architecture (London - Barcelona)

Architectural History in London and Barcelona ( 4 weeks - 90 hours) Dual City Courses - London Barcelona Julika Gittner and Suzanne Strum London: a sprawling megalopolis or a collection of villages? Barcelona: the heart of Catalan architecture juxtaposed with Gaudi and Olympic grandeur. Exploring the 2000 years of London and Barcelona's expansion through their architecture, you will look not only at the great monuments but also at the everyday life of the cities. Focusing on the key periods of urban development and architectural styles in comparison with other European cities will reveal the unique qualities and problems of London and Barcelona's architecture. Who should attend? This course is open to people of all levels and experience, whether absolute beginners or professionals from anywhere in the world, with a passion for architecture and history. London (9 day course) Monday 25 June to Thursday 5 July The course in London will take a broad view of the history of London’s architecture from the formation of early London through the transformation from Renaissance to Baroque right, past pre- and post-war planning and beyond to London’s new architecture. You will discuss the relevant social, political and economical conditions of the cities' development in a series of introductory lectures will form the background to city walks and talks from local historians and architects. You will visit churches and shipyards, highways and alleys, palaces and petrol stations, stately homes and housing estates to experience the different stages of London's expansion. A critically informed understanding of the urban surrounding will allow you to develop your own historical map of the cities' architecture. During the course there will be opportunities to sketch and guidance on how to record architecture, analysis of urban plans and plenty of debate about controversial architectural theories. You will never look at London in the same way again. University of the Arts London Central Saint Martins