Abstract
On this annual EAAE meeting I would like to talk about and explain an initiative that has been taking place on our campus for three academic years now because I think it fits the theme of the EAAE meeting 2019 ‘Hidden School’ so well and is worth mentioning because it might inspire other European Architectural Institutes to organize a similar event. It is so easy to do and we notice it has meant so much to our students already. It is called TAXI. TAXI — phonetically the same in every language — is an ephemeral drive to any destination, taken from point A to B, driven by a myopic view ignoring the whole. Through specific focus a guest will take us on a tour with insights that are possibly fun, serious or interesting. This weekly-Thursdaysmidday gathering intends to expand or explore anybody’s frame of reference. The weekly (really meaning weekly...) TAXI, a collaboration with student association Modulor, contributes to broadening and deepening the frame of reference of the students by inviting guests (teachers, students, international relations...) to come and talk briefly, not about their work, but about their own fascinations and inspiration. The initiative resulted from a team meeting of our Architecture department: one of the studio teachers mentioned the systematic lack of reference framework among students. I responded that maybe it was up to us, professors, to show them some examples of what we mean by that. Together with young studio teachers Steven Schenk and Wannes Peeters we brainstormed about a suitable format to do so.
Highlights
Pretty shabby and informal but full of character space
The initiative resulted from a team meeting of our Architecture department: one of the studio teachers mentioned the systematic lack of reference framework among students
We really organize it every Thursday during the academic year, but during exams and jury periods we do not invite speakers and instead show interesting documentaries (ARTE Architecture series, etc.) because of the possible lack of audience. As mentioned it does on purpose not take place in an aula but in our Temple building. This is a pretty shabby and informal but full of character space
Summary
Pretty shabby and informal but full of character space (a picture of a TAXI taking place is among the images). On this annual EAAE meeting I would like to talk about and explain an initiative that has been taking place on our campus for three academic years because I think it fits the theme of the EAAE meeting 2019 ‘Hidden School’ so well and is worth mentioning because it might inspire other European Architectural Institutes to organize a similar event. The weekly (really meaning weekly...) TAXI, a collaboration with student association Modulor, contributes to broadening and deepening the frame of reference of the students by inviting guests (teachers, students, international relations...) to come and talk briefly, not about their work, but about their own fascinations and inspiration.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
