Dean of the College Presents
Joyce Hwang
Associate Chair, Associate Professor
School of Architecture and Planning
University of Buffalo, SUNY
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Campus Center, Weis Cinema
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EST/GMT-5
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EST/GMT-5
“Architect as Advocate”
Advocacy is a term that one might find readily in the realm of law, politics, and activism. But what does it mean for Architecture to be a form of advocacy? In this talk, I will discuss several projects developed through my research and practice that draw awareness to urban wildlife and their habitats, in efforts to advocate not only for architecture’s critical role in urban ecology, but also to promote the inclusion of new (non human) subjectivities in the built environment. I will reflect on how fundamentally rethinking architectural structures can suggest a more palpable, resonant environment that not only impacts species and habitats, but also human perception and experience. This discussion will expand upon the idea of “Architect as Advocate” as a strategy to reconsider models of design practice, as well as reflect upon ways to consider architectural pedagogy.
For more information, call 845-758-7421, or e-mail [email protected].
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EST/GMT-5
Location: Campus Center, Weis Cinema