beyond the studio uNIT 1a [59] [59] Architectural Humanities Research Group
The work of the Architectural Humanities Research Group focuses on the history and theory of modern and contemporary architectural culture, with three distinct areas of research strength: architecture of museums; relationships between architecture, technology and human embodiment; architectural hermeneutics (architectural and urban interpretation, theory and criticism). Members have excellent international links and also engage with other researchers in related disciplines, ranging from Philosophy and Geography to Art History and Computer Science. The group aims to carry out world-leading work in architectural and urban history, theory, culture and design.
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Members are active in producing, disseminating and supervising high quality research across each of following thematic areas: History of architectural theory and criticism Architecture and embodiment Philosophy of technology, tectonics and materiality Museum and gallery culture and design Digital media in museums and exhibitions History and theory of modern and contemporary architecture and urbanism Urban design