Abstract:Given that China has the largest population and construction scale in the world, it should develop its own unique logic and expression of architectural culture. The “Architectural Criticism” course of the School of Urban Design of Wuhan University takes this premise as its starting point. It focuses on the ubiquitous architectural and spatial phenomena in daily life to analyze the driving forces behind China’s local architectural cultural production. The course employs a teaching method that pays equal attention to tools and case analysis, training students’ observation and critical thinking skills. This approach addresses the long-standing issues of “where to look” and “how to look” in the daily life observation of architecture and space. Ultimately, it helps students gain a deeper understanding of the intricate relationships between architectural space and human society.
徐腾,周璇. 在美与丑之外
——武汉大学“建筑评论”课程教学模式设计与实践[J]. 新建筑, 2025, 43(4): 66-71.
XU Teng, ZHOU Xuan. Beyond Beauty and Ugliness: The Design and Practice of the Teaching Model of “Architectural Criticism” Course at Wuhan University. New Architecture, 2025, 43(4): 66-71.