Copenhagen: Bridge Between Mainland Europe and the Nordic Countries (Best of OLLI)
For Europeans, Denmark is the gateway to the Northern territories. A small country with a pronounced design literacy, it is home to architects of world renown. Arne Jacobsen and Jørn Utzon (known for his Sydney Opera House) — two of the most prominent masters of the 20th century — are based in Copenhagen. Its tradition of design excellence continues today with firms such as BIG and 3XN. This course will examine the socio-cultural conditions and the outsized personalities that made this city a required destination for architectural acculturation and enjoyment
Faculty Bio
Pierluigi Serraino is a practicing architect and educator. The author of many books on architecture, including TASCHEN's Modernism Rediscovered and Monacelli's The Creative Architect, his articles and projects have appeared in Architectural Record, The Architectural Review, Perspecta, Abitare, A+U, ACADIA, and the Journal of Architectural Education.
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Member Praise for Pierluigi Serraino
Pierluigi is a wonderful instructor — I always learn something new from him, as well as something new to think about. He always opens my eyes!
Course materials, organization, Pierluigi's deep knowledge of the specific area and ability to fit it into larger context of regional traditions and international design trends, and receptivity to participant questions & observations ... all great! Highly recommend!
Faculty Q&A
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