Compromise
Generally speaking, compromise is understood not as a necessary evil but instead as a productive force. That holds true for a variety of domains ranging from public politics to personal relationships. Architecture seems to be an exception to that rule. Compromise in architecture is perceived as a loss, a weakness, a watering-down of any strong architectural manifestation or position. Compromise is a taboo as it compromises architecture. For a discipline deeply entangled in politics, material as well as labour economies and driven by a multitude of personal and professional relationships this perception seems surprising to say the least. Taking as a starting point the positive meaning of “shared commitment” that its Latin root implies the lecture series seeks to question what role compromise can play as a productive force in practicing architecture.
Dates and guests:
04.12.24
ROTOR, Brussels
https://rotordb.org/en
11.12.24
XDGA, Brussels
https://xdga.be/
15.01.25
POINT SUPREME, Rotterdam
https://www.pointsupreme.com/
22.01.25
MBL, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR (to be confirmed)
https://www.mbl.archi/
29.01.25
AgwA, Brussels
http://www.agwa.be/
The lecture series was conceived by the Chair of Space and Design. The lectures take place on Wednesdays at 7 pm in the Fritz-Haller-Hörsaal, Englerstraße 7, Geb. 20.40 in Karlsruhe.
The lectures of the event series are recognized by the Baden-Württemberg Chamber of Architects as further education with the scope of 1 lesson each for members and architects/urban planners in internship for all disciplines.
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