Buildings and cities tell stories of time, embodying a complex spectrum of permanence and change.

“…time flows in an extraordinarily complex, unexpected, complicated way…; it folds or twists; it is as various as the dance of flames in a brazier—here interrupted, there vertical, there mobile and unexpected.”

— Serres and Latour, Conversations, p. 58

In this seminar, we will explore the notion of time in architecture through storytelling.

By investigating enduring buildings using various storytelling techniques and formats, we will develop new insights into how material compositions encapsulate and narrate the passage of time.

The seminar is divided into three parts:

1. Analysis: Exploration and research of long-lasting (500-year-old) buildings.

2. Expert Interview: Examination of different storytelling techniques (film, animation, collage, blog, etc.).

3. Story Development and Presentation: Sequential presentations discussing findings.

The seminar will be supplemented with workshops, readings, and cinema visits.