A is for Architecture Podcast

Franca Trubiano: Theory, making and the ethical architect.


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⁠For this episode of A is for Architecture I spoke with Dr Franca Trubiano, Associate Professor of Architecture at the Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania about her book, Building Theories: Architecture as the Art of Building, published by Routledge in 2022.

Building Theories presents an historical evolution of architectural theory, tracing how ideas about building have been shaped by cultural, technological, and material advancements. It highlights the interplay between theory and practice, emphasizing that construction is not merely a technical endeavour but a critical component of architectural expression. Franca underscores the importance of materials and their performative qualities, examining how they inform design and enrich architectural meaning.

Franca can be found on her personal website, on the UPenn website, on Instagram and LinkedIn. The book is linked above.

Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick

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