Towards a New Aural Pedagogy for Architecture

A new aural pedagogy for architecture is proposed to address the limitations of contemporary architectural education, which remains ocular-centric and functionalist. The study argues that current teaching methods, rooted in the Bauhaus tradition but still dominant today, prioritize sight and machine-like solutions, often disconnecting students from sensory and embodied experiences. Drawing on Peter Zumthor's emphasis on sensuous design, this approach advocates for a multi-sensory, non-functional teaching model that fosters deeper bodily awareness and creativity. The research critiques the prevailing studio culture while offering an alternative that aligns with contemporary cultural shifts in architectural pedagogy.

Bărbuică, L. (2013). Towards a New Aural Pedagogy for Architecture. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 92, 92–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.08.642