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.
Department
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)
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