This course, the second in a sequence of three, will focus on contexts of thought and how they have given rise to prominent movements and projects in landscape architecture. These contexts are framed as being formed by accumulations of the following: philosophies, theories, design projects, movements, artworks and literature (amongst others).

Contexts of thought:

The students will be introduced into a body of knowledge that links the environment to the social, political, and intellectual practices of time and specific regions. The understanding of distinct environment / society relations (i.e milieu) is a fundamental prerequisite of the contemporary worldwide landscape studies.

Prominent movements and projects:

Each region, climate, society and governance produces tangible and intangible actions / reactions that capture the social construction of our reality (i.e postmodernity). Back and forth between territories and movements, projects and social / political practices enable students to understand the environmental movements and landscape architecture projects currently at stake.

Theoretical Frameworks 2 explores the above method to reveal relationships between design and theory, through the techniques of abstract writing, essay writing and drawing.