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Tulane School of Architecture - Lecture

On April 10, 2022, Bryan Maddock of Fantastic Offense delivered a lecture at the Tulane School of Architecture as part of the Utopia Dystopia Design Symposium. His hour-long session explored speculative architecture and the future of design practice, using Dimensions.com as a case study.

Maddock participated in a Q&A panel discussion, addressing how digital tools can reshape architectural research and accessibility. He emphasized how platforms like Dimensions.com democratize design knowledge, influencing both professional and educational spaces. His talk provided insight into the evolving role of architects in a world increasingly shaped by digital innovation and open-source information.

Utopia Dystopia Design Symposium 2022

Tulane School of Architecture

DATE:
April 10, 2022

LOCATION: New Orleans, LA, USA

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Symposium graphic for the Tulane School of Architecture 'Utopia | Dystopia' Design Symposium 2022
Symposium graphic for the Tulane School of Architecture 'Utopia | Dystopia' Design Symposium 2022
FO theory of Utopia in relation to architectural practice
FO theory of Utopia in relation to architectural practice
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