Nikos Salingaros - Revolution in Architectural Thought

Professor Nikos Salingaros, Professor of Mathematics and widely cited architectural theorist, giving the keynote presentation at the "Topophilia: Attachment and Belonging" summit at Deakin University, Victoria, Australia, March 18, 2022. Interviewed by Panel Chair Dr. Philip B. Roös. Presented by the Live+Smart Research Laboratory.

[@369stellar]

I learned this in the 80 in Argentina. Completed a thesis in 1993 implementing these concepts blending the consious collective forms but using shape grammar methodology. The city was the context, history, observation, and the program of the project. Shape grammars ( 3D mathematics of forms as a generator of language of form and expresión of materials. Forms extract or empower the life forms. After I graduated, reality hit my soul. Nobody was interested. All these knowledge was developed but way of production of architecture in the market.

[@369stellar]

All started with Adolf Loos in Austria. Vernacular concepts, collective memory, expresión of materials, using pattern languages for generating forms, languages and use experiential movement through the use of planes ( vertical/ horizontal/ light/ shadow/ passive and active spaces) The issue have been what the student learn is disconnected of the living city. Observation and experience the spaces is the best teacher for the future creator to inspire by seeing, feeling the unseen forces

[@stephenmadison3401]

Sorry guys but really, after Chris Alexander, this is just so much hot air.

[@pmejia727]

Such pseudo-scientific babble. It’s beyond me how any serious journal would publish these articles.

[@JosueEstrada-Cordoba]

Out of curiosity, what are your contentions? This is me having not seen the video and wondering if it's worth it.

[@pmejia727]

He uses as an axiom the claim that there is such a thing as a “healing geometry” that is somehow linked to human evolution and that certain geometries boost the immune system and have physiological effects on the body.

[@pmejia727]

You might enjoy the video if you like numerology or astrology. If you enjoy complicated theories that seek to sound intellectual before seeking to be clearly understood, this is your man.

[@JosueEstrada-Cordoba]

@@pmejia727 Mhm I see, thank you.