Against Architectural Standardization
Name + Surname: José Picado
Nationality: Costa Rica
Institution: Universidad de Costa Rica
Operations at the school of architecture
Currently some universities face accelerated processes of “expansion” and transformations, which has drastically affected the way in which new buildings are designed, and the old ones are remodeled.
This project takes place in the school of architecture at the University of Costa Rica, a building that is currently being intervened.
As a result of such modifications, this project arises and suggests working initially with some spaces located in the first level, since all the academic population eventually converge on it.
In order to convert the first floor into an open space for discussion and learning this idea works under three principles: expose the student and professional projects developed in the school, foster relationships between students of various levels and diversify the offer of cultural activities within the building. Proposing an environment where collective knowledge can be constantly built, whether it is talking in a cafeteria, working with other colleagues, listening to a musical presentation, establishing contact with nature or visiting the exhibited work samples.
Therefore, this project is a manifestation against architectural standardization, in this case, in learning spaces like universities and pretend to show that a simple digital platform can improve the design process, involving the ideas of professors and students.