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What is Architecture? And 100 Other Questions

AD Editorial Team — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 08:30:00 +0000

In our ArchDaily Interviews, we've been asking architects to give their answer to the question "what is architecture?" for years, and the answers we get are often provocative, in many cases provoking more questions in greater detail. Unfortunately, we haven't yet had the chance to pose this question to Rasmus Wærn & Gert Wingårdh of Wingårdh Arkitektkontor; fortunately, their new book released on September 1st, "What is Architecture? And 100 Other Questions" gives us a great insight into the minds of these two practitioners through a series of question and answers which are as provocative and entertaining as they are poignant.

How Long Will Modernity be Dressed in Glass?

Rasmus Wærn & Gert Wingårdh — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 02:30:00 +0000

Short answer: As long as you can claim that glass is almost nothing.

Can’t We Design Buildings to Look Like They Used To?

Rasmus Wærn & Gert Wingårdh — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 02:30:00 +0000

Short answer: Sure we can. But everything will always bear the mark of its own time.

Is the Architect an Authoritarian?

Rasmus Wærn & Gert Wingårdh — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 02:30:00 +0000

Short answer: No. Don’t confuse the responsibility of proposing solutions with the power to execute them.

What Is the Worst Thing About Architecture Today?

Rasmus Wærn & Gert Wingårdh — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 02:30:00 +0000

Short answer: Ceilings.

Is Architecture Necessary?

Rasmus Wærn & Gert Wingårdh — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:30:00 +0000

Short answer: No. Some people will always be strong enough to make it anyway.

Who Decides What Architecture Is?

Rasmus Wærn & Gert Wingårdh — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 02:30:00 +0000

Short answer: The trusted, the elected, and those with the money.

What is Architecture?

Rasmus Wærn & Gert Wingårdh — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 23:00:00 +0000

Short answer: The built image of ourselves.