Course detail

Space in Modern Architecture

FA-PMA-TAcad. year: 2025/2026

Not applicable.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Aims

Not applicable.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Not applicable.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Arnheim, R.: The Dynamics of Architectural Form. Berkley - Los Angeles 1977 (Chapter "Elements of Space", pp. 9-31). (EN)
Benton, T. (ed.): Form and Function: A Source Book for the History of Architecture and Design. 1890-1939. London 1975. (EN)
Casey, E. S.: Getting Back into Place. Toward a Renewed Understanding of the Place-World. Bloomington - Indianapolis 1993. (EN)
Collins, P.: Changing Ideals in Modern Architecture. Montreal 1975 (Chapter "New Concepts of Space", pp. 285-293). (EN)
Forty, A.: Words and Buildings. New York 2000 (Chapter "Space", pp. 256-275). (EN)
Hays, K. M. (ed.): Architecture. Theory since 1968. New York 2000. (EN)
Nesbitt, K. (ed.): Theorizing a New Agenda for Architecture. New York 1996. (EN)
Ven, der van C.: Space in Architecture. The Evolution of a New Idea in the Theory and History of the Modern Movements. Assen - Maastricht 1987. (EN)
Vidler, A.: Warped Space. Cambridge/Mass. 2001. (EN)
Zevi, B.: Architecture as Space. New York, 1993. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B_A+U Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N_A+U Master's

    specialization --- (do 2022) , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer