Petruccioli outlines a number of definitions in an effort to further frame his argument. He differentiates between the linguistic terms langue and parole (the former being all the collective rules of language codified, while the latter is one individual's use of language) to explain the evolution of building types. “A [building] type may be a... Continue Reading →
03/31: Moneo on Type
Rafael Moneo came to PennDesign to speak this evening, and I'm taking the opportunity to show two projects of his that I had the chance to visit while in Spain, in addition to a short response I penned to his essay On Typology. Rafael Moneo's On Typology takes a direct, thorough, and academic approach to a discussion... Continue Reading →