Contents Acknowledgements Abstract Hypothesis Objectives Scope and limitations Structure of thesis
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Chapter 1: State of architecture after modernism Introduction 1.1 Re framed critic on modernism 1.2 The theme: subjectivity of experience and meaning 1.3 Postmodern architecture 1.3.1 Principles 1.3.2 Branches
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Chapter 2: Layers of Theory on Subjectivity Introduction 2.1 Subjectivity according to the first layer of theory 2.1.1 Subjectivity from philosophy 2.1.2 Subjectivity from other disciplines 2.2 Subjectivity according to the second layer of theory 2.2.1 Role of architectural theory 2.2.2 Christian Norberg Schulz: Intentions in architecture 2.3 Criteria for selection of cases 2.4 Methodology of study for case studies
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Chapter 3: Theory and Practice 3.1 Le Corbusier 3.1.1 Theory 3.1.2 Practice - Ronchamp chapel 3.1.3 Interpretation of subjectivity through theory and practice
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3.2 Robert Venturi 3.2.1 Theory 3.2.2 Practice 3.2.2.1 North Penn nurses’ association headquarters 3.2.2.2 Best products Showroom 3.2.2.3 Gordon Wu hall 3.2.3 Interpretation of subjectivity through theory and practice
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3.3 Charles Moore 3.3.1 Theory 3.3.2 Practice 3.3.2.1 University of California Santa Barbara faculty club 3.3.2.2 Piazza d’Italia 3.3.3 Interpretation of subjectivity through theory and practice
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