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Narratives of Architectural Education: From Student to Architect book cover

1st Edition

Narratives of Architectural Education From Student to Architect

By James Thompson Copyright 2019
194 Pages
by Routledge

194 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

194 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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Narratives of Architectural Education provides an overview of life as an architecture student, detailing how a layperson may develop an architectural identity. This book proposes becoming an architect as a personal narrative of professional development structured around various stages and challenges associated with identity transformation. Using a case study of aspiring architects... Read more
Preface  1. Becoming an Architect Today  2. Disciplinary and Cultural Practices in Architectural Education  3. Ontological, Narrative, and Occupational Perspectives on Education  4. Research Methods and Case Study Context  5. Participant Narratives  6. Interpretation of Narratives  7. Conclusion

Biography

James Thompson is a Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth’s School of Architecture. He earned his PhD from the University of Washington’s College of Built Environments and his Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota.

"James Thompson reveals the psychological complexities of becoming an architect through a series of narratives from individuals who have gone through an architectural education and entered the profession of architecture - or not. The combination of rigorous research methods and engaging personal stories makes this an unusual and appealing book, and I would recommend it to anyone applying to architecture school, enduring an architectural education, or entering the architectural profession."

Thomas Fisher, Minnesota Design Centre, USA
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