Nordic Trek – June 17, 2018 to July 29, 2018
The modern architectural masterworks are sometimes grouped loosely into a category referred to as Scandinavian Romantic Modernists. With a greater attention to materiality, tectonics, illumination, and generally what might be considered a more humane approach to architecture this work is contemporary with works by Corbusier, Mies, and others but has a stronger material-oriented tradition. In addition to the early modernists there is a lot of contemporary cutting-edge work coming out of the Nordic Countries. In terms of older works, we will be looking at vernacular architecture including wood stave churches which are masterworks of assembly but much rougher and less refined than the gothic cathedrals of Europe. Some of these wooden structures are upwards of 1000 years old. Architects we will focus on include: Jorn Utzon, Bjark Ingells Group (BIG), Julian de Smedt, Snohetta, Alvar Aalto, Erik Gunnar Asplund, Elliel Saarinen (father of Eero), Sigurd Lewerentz, Steven Holl, Tham & Videgard, Lundgaard Tranberg, Sverre Fehn, Peder Celsing, and many others!
The deadline for applying for the trip is March 1, 2018.
Application materials are available with Center of International Education
