New Formalism is a design through research studio in which new forms of political expression in contemporary cities are explored. This research group based in the Architectural Association since 2009 understands form as a fundamental matter in the work of the architects. We have explore in these terms different urban typologies (Courtyard Block, Open Block, High-rise, Hyperbuilding) in different large cities of Latin America (Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Santiago de Chile, Bogotá, Lima and Mexico City) and the Mediterranean region (Barcelona, Seville, Malaga, Rome, Casablanca, Marrakech, Marseille, Athens, Beirut and Tel Aviv). This design unit is taught by Francisco Gonzalez de Canales and Nuria Alvarez Lombardero.
This academic year (2023-24) the unit will continue working on forms for living in the Mediterranean Region:
Diploma 8 2022-23 Work