Theory Master Class – Spring 2025
The spring master class entitled “Books___Architecture,” led by Reto Geiser, explored the history of the architecture book and its role as a messenger of architectural theories and ideas. Participants analyzed a seminal architectural series, considering its historical background, conceptual and editorial framework, design, and materiality. They documented their research in a textual and diagrammatic dossier and created a wordless book offering a new perspective on the material. Building on these insights, the second phase focused on constructing a small architectural publication, developing critical and editorial skills alongside the craft of bookmaking. The two-week-long program concluded with a public event and exhibition on Friday, May 16.
Participants worked together on a collective short film (trailer) made up of 12 individual clips, each a few seconds long and corresponding to one of the maquettes. These clips were compiled into a single narrative that told a particular story about the medical complex.
Interviews
A public screening and exhibition
The two-week-long program concluded with a public screening and exhibition on Friday, November 15, in the Orange Room.
The two-week-long program concluded with a public screening and exhibition on Friday, November 15, in the Orange Room.
Participants
Imane Amzil (MO)
Britt De Schoenmakere (BE)
Claire Demeyere (BE)
Maria Gomes Gabriella Stabile (BR)
Eleni Magnisali (GR)
Ravenna Westerhout (NL)
Yingxin Zhang (CN)
Imane Amzil (MO)
Britt De Schoenmakere (BE)
Claire Demeyere (BE)
Maria Gomes Gabriella Stabile (BR)
Eleni Magnisali (GR)
Ravenna Westerhout (NL)
Yingxin Zhang (CN)
Led by
Reto Geiser
With contributions from
Juan Benavides
Mick Morssink
Reto Geiser
With contributions from
Juan Benavides
Mick Morssink
Director of Studies
Salomon Frausto
Salomon Frausto