Overhead photo of Convair Astronautics in San Diego, CA, circa 1958

SPACE: Reflections on Natural Settings and Urban Forms

Space is the common denominator of all that exists in the material world outside of ourselves. Historically, architecture has placed primary importance on the building, its patrons, and the architects. The fact that they exist as part of something bigger faded in the background. The pandemic, however, has made humanity acutely aware of the importance of space, both indoor and outdoor. It is through space that human contact unfolds. This talk will showcase how the continuity of space is a prerequisite for a sustainable future and a healthy relationship with the present.

(Photo courtesy of Julius Shukman, J. Paul Getty Trust)

Hosted by The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

Speaker:

A black and white photo of a contemplative Pierluigi Serraino looking off to the side
Pierluigi Serraino
Author and architect

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.