Unit A

Unit A is a research-led BSc Architecture Design Studio at the University of East London, lead by Carsten Jungfer and Fernanda Palmieri. We work with live-project situations and connect design learning with research through knowledge exchange between students and external partner organisations. Unit A focuses on social-spatial conditions within contested urban contexts and understands architectural design both as a spatial and strategic response to specific socio-spatial contexts.

24/02/2013

Film screening: The social life of small urban places


William H. Whyte: The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces - The Street Corner from MAS on Vimeo.
The Architecture Foundation are screening "The social life of small urban places" by William H. Whyte next week. Quite related to what we are doing as a unit.

 "William H. Whyte's 1988 film documenting use of public space in New York, begins by focusing on Seagram Plaza and proceeds to analyse successful, and less successful, public spaces in Manhattan. Closely observed and funny, this is a masterclass in accessible urbanism."

 http://www.architecturefoundation.org.uk/programme/2012/we-made-that-the-open-office/social-life-of-small-urban-spaces
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