GROUP AND SKETCHING MOMENTS

TRIP NORTH

CONTEMPORARY CHURCHES

During history class we drove out to the out skirts of Rome to view and study three contemporary churches.  Each of the three churches shown above, demonstrate different approaches to designing a church.  Whether it be the use of different materials to the shape of the building, this was a big change of pace for the class as we diverted from studying the classical baroque churches found all throughout Rome.  Overall we have learned a lot from the architecture found at each site and had an enjoyable day.

AUDITORIUM MAXXI

EUR Palazzo della civiltà italiana

Project One

Piazza Analysis

                               By: David Pelton and John Homer

CUArch Rome traveled to Vienna, Austria the week of March 27-30th.  We started our excursion off by viewing the Neo- Classical Venetian buildings within “the belt.” We explored the area surrounding Stephansplatz and climbed the bell tower to the roof of St. Stephan’s Gothic cathedral.  We further explored the architecture of Otto Wagner – a Venetian, contemporary architect known for his crafty ability to incorporate industrial methods of the time.  The weather was beautiful with a sunset over the Burggarten Garden to close the day.

The following day we toured modern housing complexes of Vienna located just outside “the belt.”  We studied three unique apartment complexes, and even got to view two units from the inside.  And got to enjoy a little “recess” on the grounds of the housing complex located outside “Bike City.”  CUArch Rome also had the privilege of touring the entirety of the Vienna School of Business – a new campus compiled of five unique, modern buildings designed by famous architects including Zaha Hadid, NOMAD Architects, and Peter Cook.  That night, CUArch put on their finest attire and enjoyed a night at the opera.  We saw “La Boheme,” and opera composed by Puccini.  The orchestra, vocalists, and set designs were breathtaking. 

Sunday morning, we viewed Schonbrunn Palace – the family home of Marie Antoinette.  The palace was enormous and lavishly decorated.  In honor of Marie Antoinette, Marina decided “let them eat cake,” and enjoy a Venetian pastry and espresso overlooking the gardens. 

The trip was a wonderful experience, enhanced by incredible architecture, food, culture, and company.

-Stephen Klinges and Julia Dallas

VIDEO of Trip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym7iaRrRkaY&feature=youtu.be

Mercati di Trajano Workshop collage of student work