Urban Reciprocity:
Architecture & Urban Planning in Renaissance & Baroque Rome
June 3 - July 8, 2002 (5 weeks)

Fundamental to an understanding of how a city works is the study of the relationship between buildings and the network of surrounding urban spaces, such as streets, pathways, piazze and nodes. This five week workshop will focus on the development of this network in Renaissance and Baroque Rome and its relationship to prevalent architectural and urban planning projects. How were buildings sited to gain maximum visibility on the street/piazza? How did the construction of new streets and piazze affect existing buildings? How were the sequence of exterior spaces and buildings designed in relation to the overall network of urban spaces in the city? Pertinent to this workshop will be the study of architectural views and plans, archived sketchbooks, map and print collections of the urban environment, on-site walking/lecture tours, and in-house lectures. Each student will work on an independent research and/or design project as related to the workshop topic with weekly reviews. Each student will also present the completed project analysis in a formal critique setting to workshop participants, seminar leaders, and visiting critics. Maximum of 10 students.

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The Instructors
Dr. Allan Ceen lives in Rome, has traveled extensively, and has taught with the Architecture and Urban Design Abroad Rome Programs held by Cornell University and The Pennsylvania State University. A large portion of his writing and historical work focuses on Giambattista Nolli and Rome.  Michelle LaFoe is an Architect and Fulbright Scholar who has lived in Italy and has focused on urban history and visual studies. She has also traveled extensively and has led a number of workshop/study sessions throughout Italy and Europe.

Application
The admission procedure includes the submission of the following:
(1) Completed Application Form (click here for printable HTML version)
(2) Resume or CV or written summary of educational and/or professional experience
(3) Completed 'Statement of Authorization and Consent Form' (click here for printable HTML version).

(PDF versions of the 'Application Form' and 'Statement of Authorization and Consent Form' are under construction; please use the HTML versions for now).

Applications received after February 16, 2002 will be processed on a space-available basis.

Previous Workshops:

Architecture & Urban Planning in Siena, Italy
Spring 2001

Excursions near Rome
2000-present

Region of Umbria & Perugia, Italy
1995-present

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The Studium Urbis
Rome Research Center in Architecture and Urban Planning
Centro ricerca topografica di Roma
Via di Montoro 24 - 00186 Rome Italy
Tel. (06) 686-1191 (Rome)
studiumurbis@gmail.com
http://www.studiumurbis.org