One of the pillars of the so-called Nordic Model, Den- mark employs a distinct system of capitalist econom- ics and socialist values, providing for an environment where developments in architecture and design are deeply rooted in everyday social life while having the power to re ect, react and even initiate social trans- formations. Historically, architects like Arne Jacob- sen and Jorn Utzon have had a lasting in uence on architecture and design worldwide, while in the early 2000‘s, a new and young generation of architects has emerged and captured international attention, set- ting new and ubiquitous design standards around the world.
A research-based excursion to Aarhus and Copenha- gen will allow us to visit and analyse speci c building typologies as well as our project sites, providing us with a fundamental understanding of the contexts in which the current developments are taking place.
Nanotourism & The Future of Eating
‚New Nordic cuisine‘, a term coined by head-chef Rene Redzepi from restaurant Noma in Copenhagen, describes a hyper-local approach towards sourc-
ing and preparing food in the Nordic region. Since the opening of his restaurant in 2003, the move- ment has not only revolutionised ne dining but has also changed the perception of food worldwide. A once Protestant nation, where food was only meant to provide sustenance and the enjoyment of it was even considered sinful, has now become one of the world‘s top destinations for gastronomic-tourism.
Nanotourism is a constructed term describing a crea- tive critique to the current environmental, social and economic downsides of conventional tourism, oper- ating as a participatory, locally oriented, bottom-up alternative. Through this framework, the course will closely examine the current food-based initiatives in Aarhus and Copenhagen and speculate on the role
of architecture within the production of food and the act of eating. In particular, we will aim at expanding architecture‘s capacity in framing educative experi- ences and design speci c architectural projects that will function as integral parts of the everyday life in the local communities surrounding the chosen project sites.
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A research-based excursion to Aarhus and Copen- hagen is connected to the Design Studios „Learning from Denmark: Nanotourism & The Future of Eating“ and „Learning from Denmark: Investigation on Typol- ogies – Health Care“ and will allow us to visit and analyse speci c building typologies as well as our project sites, providing us with a fundamental under- standing of the contexts in which the current devel- opments are taking place.
All participating students are required to prepare in-depth research on selected buildings and insti- tutions prior to the trip. This Research will build the basis for the further design work during the whole semester.
Aarhus:
Aarhus City Hall / Arne Jacobsen
Dokk1 / Public Library / Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Aros / Museum of Contemporary Art / Schmidt Ham- mer Lassen Architects
Isbjerget / Harbour development / JDS Architects Aarhus School of Architecture
The In nte Bridge / Gjøde & Povlsgaard Architects
Copenhagen:
City Center/ Nørrebro/ Østerbro-
Danish National Bank / Arne Jacobsen
Opera House / Henning Larsen Architects
Axel Towers / Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects Superkilen Park / Bjarke Ingels Group
Amager
Maritime Youth House / PLOT (BIG + JDS)
Ørestad -
Mountain Dwelling / Bjarke Ingels Group
8 - House / Bjarke Ingels Group
The Tietgen Residence Hall / Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects
Grundtvig‘s Kirke / Peder Vilhelm Jensen - Klint Petrol Station Skovshoved / Arne Jacobsen Louisiana Museum of Modern Art / Vilhelm Wohlert, Jørgen Bo
uvm.
Of ce Visitis / NORD architects / BIG
Nanotourism & The Future of Eating MAD FEED
Nordic Food Lab
Cook It Raw
IKEA, Space 10
Investigation on Typologies - Health Care Center for Cancer Patients / NORD architects Urban Hospice / NORD architects
Design Museum / Exhibition Paimio Sanatorium, Alvar Aalto