Architectural abstraction

In what ways was the trip insightful as a medium of research for your own project?

 

Pablo: It was very interesting to see how large Roman buildings were constructed over a very long period of time, which will be relevant to the large interventions that we will be projecting.

Panos: As the lifespan– and effect- of buildings can be (much) greater than our own, sustainability and flexibility are of tremendous importance.

Laurenz: Personally, I was surprised by the difference a ‘territorial’ element can make in experiencing the city- being able to see, for example, from one basilica to the next along the route creates a very pleasant sense of orientation.

Mahsa: For me, Rome was a city that has been a stage for various powers to play out their roles and affect their crowds; therefore, each authority arranges their stage differently.

Thus, the city of Rome has become the accumulation of objects