“Il Fiore di pietra” (1) (Stone Flower)
Interviewer’s question: “Let’s take one of your most recent works: the “Stone flower” on the Monte Generoso. What is the process an architect follows to bring to completion such a …
Course: Mario Botta: To Be an Architect
“Il Fiore di pietra” (2) (Stone Flower)
Interviewer’s question: “Let’s take one of your most recent works: the “Stone flower” on the Monte Generoso. What is the process an architect follows to bring to completion such a …
The Theatre of Architecture
Interviewer’s question: “Why a “Theatre” of Architecture?” In this video Mario Botta presents the Theatre of Architecture, one of his most recent works, connected to the Academy of architecture. Mario …
The seven ideas that form the foundation of the Academy of Architecture
Read the article “The seven ideas that form the foundation of the Academy of Architecture”. Choose one of the seven ideas and comment on it in the discussion area below.
Mario Botta and his masters
The final week of this course will focus on Mario Botta himself: his masters, (some of) his most recent works, the Academy of Architecture he founded. Mario Botta will introduce …
“Building” an architect: the experience of the Academy of architecture in Mendrisio
Interviewer’s question: “The Academy of architecture in Mendrisio. How can an architect be “built”?” In this video, Mario Botta explains how the Academy of architecture in Mendrisio was conceived and …
Architecture, design and textiles
Interviewer’s question: “What is your relationship with the furnitures that furnish the buildings you design? What is the relationship between architecture and fashion?” In this video, Mario Botta illustrates the …
Borromini and Botta: a dialogue between two architects from Ticino
Read the article “The generative approach in the Botta’s San Carlino” and discuss it with other participants.
Restoration
Interviewer’s question: “What is the difference in the approach of an architect towards an existing building compared to a new building to be constructed?” In this video, Mario Botta illustrates …
Church San Giovanni Battista in Mogno
Watch the slideshow created with some photo of the Church San Giovanni Battista in Mogno and the brochure of this church. This is an additional video, hosted on YouTube. Post …
Sacred architecture
The third week presents three special topics: sacred architecture; restoration; and architecture, design and textiles. “If I could, I would only design churches, because in the church I find the …
Venice: architecture and memory
Interviewer’s question: “Venice is an example of architectures that are attractive because they are wonderful, but risk, on the other side, to be denaturalized by tourism. What do you think …
Venice
Interviewer’s question: “Venice is an example of architectures that are attractive because they are wonderful, but risk, on the other side, to be denaturalized by tourism. What do you think …
The crisis of the city
Interviewer’s question: “What is the city for an architect?” In this video, Mario Botta reflects on the city and its crisis: the city remains the most intelligent form of human …
Everyone has a reference city
“The city is a point of reference for everyone, even if we never go there” “Each of us has a reference city” Read the article “Mare Nostrum, the European city …
How to write a cover letter
We take a look at everything you need to know about cover letters and how …
Everything you need to know about blended learning
We take a closer look at blended learning, exploring what it is, the different models, …
What is imposter syndrome, and how can you deal with it?
Most people have experienced feeling like an imposter at some point in their lives, so …
Gratitude and happiness: the importance of being grateful
Discover how the simple practise of gratitude can bring a host of different benefits to …