Compromise and utopia_ an interrupted intent of the modern endeavour

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2016

Authors

Casal Ribeiro, Helder (Author) FAUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: 74-14 SAAL and architecture: proceedings

Pages: 151-156

International Colloquium 74-14 SAAL and Architecture

Coimbra, 14, 15, 16 november 2014

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Architecture

FOS: Humanities > Arts

Other information

Abstract (EN): The present essay is part of a research on the design process between the 1940s and 1960s, an experimental period in the portuguese modern architectural scene, that in the attempt to construct a renovated discourse, incorporates and reformulates the principles defended by the modern movement, transforming a potentially anachronistic moment - a consequence of sociocultural asymmetry with international context - in a foundational period for Portuguese contemporary architecture, whereby we can enhance themes specific to SAAL's process. The purpose is to pursue a narrative that seeks to formulate an updated and prepositional response to the problems of our time - how to integrate, through the discourse of compromise, the premises and heritage of modern architecture, in response to mundane circumstances, without losing its transformative and inspiring condition for a new future. We aim to overlap the design process of São Victor SAAL, 1974/77, Alvaro Siza and Edifício do OURO, 1951/55, Mário Bonito, given the dichotomous relationship between authorship (extraordinary architecture) and social activism (architecture and power), emphasizing the social dimension needed to respond to the pressing issues of today's society.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

Notes: In “74-14 SAAL AND ARCHITECTURE. Proceedings International Colloqium 74-14 and Architecture. Symposium SAAL: Retroprospective”. e|d|arq - Publications of the Department of Architecture, University of Coimbra, Centre for Social studies, Fundação Serralves, 2016, p.151-156. ISBN 978-989-99432-0-9 (e|d|arq) ISBN 978-98995840-6-8 (Centre for Social studies) ISBN 978-972-739-321-3 (Fundação Serralves)