Architecture and transgression: an interview with Bernard Tschumi - Jonathan Mosley, Rachel Sara 2013

Reading 14 (Week 18)
An interview with Bernad Tschumi and Deconstructivism

‘Transgression is a fundamental concept, like the boundary between life and death. So it has always been there and always will be. What changes is its type or nature. For example, let’s take the concept of cross-programming or trans-programming, ie combining programmes that are usually kept separate....' (Tschumi 2013)

In this article the advances in technology are discussed and how they are an importance when relating to architecture.From research for my essay I feel this is the first movement since Brutalism that material and structure of the building are the main factor. For example, Joseph Paxtons Crystal Palace a building that represents the industrial character. Like Brutalism I found researching into the materials Joseph Paxton uses was interesting, exposing the structure leaving the building to look raw.

The outcome from reading this article I feel that this modern movement is about something that constantly develops adapting society rules. I also found this article relevant for parts of my essay as it relates to how ‘We now live in a world

of images.’ Capturing its boldness and progression into new technologies.Although the lecture was interesting I still found my self unsure how to express my opinion on deconstructivist architecture