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Theory and Project of Domestic Space

Laboratory

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The Theory and Project of Domestic Space (TPOD) laboratory at EPFL delves into the intricate realm of domestic space within architecture, exploring the multifaceted dimensions of houses beyond their physical structures. By critically examining the historical, political, and economic underpinnings of domestic spaces, TPOD sheds light on the complex interplay between design, societal constructs, and human inhabitation. Through a series of courses and research endeavors, TPOD investigates topics such as the relationship between poverty and architecture, the evolution of domestic welfare, and the genealogies of specific domestic elements. Additionally, TPOD engages in translating and analyzing the seminal works of renowned architectural historian Manfredo Tafuri, aiming to bridge the gap between his critiques of modern architecture and his studies on Renaissance architecture.

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Marson Korbi

Theodora Giovanazzi

Education Master of Architecture (MArch) / AA Diploma and the AA Final Examination (ARB/RIBA Part 2) | 2019 – 2021 Architectural Association School of Architecture, London AA Intermediate Examination (ARB/RIBA Part 1) | 2015 – 2018 Architectural Association School of Architecture, London Professionals experiences Architecture and Infrastructure Consultant 2021–2022 The World Bank, Washington DCTeaching Consultant 2021–2022 Architectural Association School of Arc

Michela Bonomo

Michela Bonomo is a doctoral candidate in the laboratory of Architecture, Criticism, History and Theory under the supervision of Christophe Van Gerrewey.Her doctoral research centres on the building typology and the ideology of the villa in Italy with particular focus on the Postwar period investigating concepts of privilege, domesticity, ecology and subject production. Prior to joining EPFL Michela has been a practicing Architect since 2016, working mainly on high end and luxury residential projects at Foster and Partners and Herzog De Meuron (London) and as a freelance architect on interior refurbishments. Michela received her RIBA Part 1 in Architecture at London Metropolitan Architecture, Riba Part 2 Diploma at the Architectural Association School of Architecture and Riba Part 3 at University of Westminster.

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