Revista 180
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Nexus of Art and Architecture
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Architecture and Art:
The journal promotes a cross-disciplinary perspective, integrating insights from sociology, history, and cultural studies into architectural discourse. - Historical Contextualization of Design:
There is a strong emphasis on the historical examination of architectural practices and their socio-political implications, showcasing how past events shape current architectural discourse. - Focus on Latin American Architecture and Art:
Revista 180 highlights the unique architectural and artistic narratives of Latin America, providing a critical lens on local practices and their global relevance. - Exploration of Contemporary Issues in Design:
The journal addresses pressing themes such as sustainability, urbanization, and social equity in architecture, encouraging innovative responses to these challenges. - Critical Analysis of Public Space and Heritage:
Revista 180 examines the dynamics of public spaces and heritage sites, exploring themes of preservation, intervention, and community engagement.
Trending and Emerging
- Sustainability and Eco-design:
Recent publications emphasize sustainable practices and eco-design, reflecting growing concerns about climate change and the need for environmentally conscious architecture. - Digital Fabrication and Design Technologies:
There is an increasing focus on the implications of digital fabrication and new design technologies, exploring how these innovations impact architectural practices and collective creativity. - Social Justice and Community Engagement:
A significant trend is the emphasis on social justice, with papers examining how architecture can respond to issues of equity, inclusion, and community engagement in urban contexts. - Interrogation of Public Monuments and Heritage:
Recent themes include critical discussions around public monuments and heritage, especially in light of social movements questioning historical narratives and representations. - Cultural and Political Narratives in Architecture:
Emerging studies are exploring the intersection of cultural and political narratives within architecture, focusing on how these narratives shape and are shaped by design practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Architectural Histories:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focusing solely on traditional architectural histories, as the journal shifts towards more contemporary and critical analyses. - Purely Aesthetic Critiques:
Discussions centered exclusively on aesthetic evaluations of architecture without contextual analysis are becoming less common, as the journal emphasizes the socio-political dimensions of design. - Narrowly Defined Artistic Practices:
There is a waning interest in narrowly defined artistic practices that do not engage with broader cultural or societal issues, indicating a shift towards more integrative approaches. - Localized Architectural Studies:
The focus on localized studies without a broader contextual framework is declining, as the journal increasingly embraces global perspectives and transnational dialogues. - Static Theoretical Frameworks:
Papers relying on static or outdated theoretical frameworks are less frequent, as the journal seeks dynamic and evolving methodologies that resonate with contemporary challenges.
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