Bryan Maddock was a finalist candidate for the prestigious Wortham Fellowship at the Rice School of Architecture. His proposal, "Using Utopia," framed through Fantastic Offense, aimed to teach courses in utopian design and theory, exploring speculative architecture’s role in shaping future urban environments. Maddock’s approach emphasized visionary thinking, challenging students to use utopian concepts as critical design tools rather than distant ideals. His selection as a finalist highlighted his innovative pedagogy and research-driven architectural philosophy, reinforcing his commitment to pushing boundaries in design education and advancing discourse on radical architectural futures.
