Collectivity

Douglas, C

Douglas, C

Abstract

A reading of a text by John Donne provides the grounds for a consideration of several senses of the word 'matter': physical matter (something is matter); significance or importance (something matters); and a state of affairs (something is a matter that concerns us). Architecture, I suggest, is a practice of mattering. The importance of 'material thoughts' in the practice of the studio is asserted to be central to collectivity and collaboration.

Keywords

Architecture; Design process; Matter

Date

2006

Source

Modos(06. Collection), pp.18 - 19

Item Type

Journal Article

Publisher

School of Architecture and Planning, University of Auckland

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