TRANSHISTORICAL PEDAGOGIES

Abstract

As we navigate the complexities of contemporary architecture, four key themes emerge as guiding principles for a more conscious and responsive practice. Architecture as Synthesis challenges us to reconnect with fundamental architectural principles while adapting to an ever-evolving world. Learning from Archives explores how historical records shape our understanding of architecture, offering fresh interpretations of the discipline’s past, present, and future. No Demolish urges us to reconsider the environmental and social costs of construction, advocating for sustainable, regenerative practices that prioritise reuse over destruction. Finally, Skills and Crafts reaffirms the importance of slow, handson learning, countering the mechanised efficiency of contemporary production with a renewed focus on human-centred design. Together, these perspectives encourage a critical reassessment of how we teach, build, and create in the 21st century.