We broadcast a recording of the interview with Katarína Smatanová. The conversation took place in the frame of the course Emerging Fields in Architecture, TU Vienna (WS 2024/25). Students were investigating current and future challenges in planning and building within a broader social, ecological and technological context. For this series, they asked researchers, creative people and experts from different disciplines and research fields about the following questions: What kind of future do we want to create? What role(s) does architecture play in this? What tools and technologies are available to us? What visions exist, and where are they leading us? What can we learn from other disciplines for a sustainable architecture? What lessons can be drawn from the past for future projects?
Exploring the Connections Between Sociology, Ethnic Diversity, and Modern Urban Architecture:
How sociology impacts the process of urbanization and architecture designing?
How the sociological study of Roma people helps us to understand their needs and implementation to the society?
Sociology profoundly influences urbanization and architecture by guiding designs that reflect social dynamics and cultural diversity. Understanding the needs of groups such as the Roma through sociological studies helps architects and urban planners create inclusive spaces that foster community engagement and a sense of belonging. As cities become more multicultural, integrating diverse perspectives into urban design enhances public spaces and strengthens social connections. This approach highlights the role of architecture in representing the complex identities of urban residents while promoting inclusion and a sense of belonging.
Michal Grác and Sara Morató Ramon conducted the interview and produced this broadcast as part of the course Emerging Fields in Architecture at the Vienna University of Technology.
Links:
More information about Katarina Smatanova
https://katarinasmatanova.com/
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YhefluEAAAAJ&hl=en
https://sk.linkedin.com/in/katarina-smatanova
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Architects play a crucial role in shaping our future. Through their concepts and designs, they initiate spatial, social, and technological innovations that can have far-reaching impacts on our coexistence. How we will live in the future is a complex question that engages researchers, creatives, and experts from various disciplines. As part of the “Emerging Fields in Architecture” module at TU Wien, Hochbau 2, numerous experts were interviewed on this topic during the winter semester of 2023/2024. Concrete as well as far-reaching proposals were discussed, and multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary strategies were developed to address current and future design challenges in the context of social change. Architecture has a crucial role to play in addressing global challenges such as climate change and demographic change. Therefore, it is essential that architects have a broad understanding of sustainability, technology, and social issues and incorporate them into their designs. By pursuing an interdisciplinary approach, architects can contribute to shaping a sustainable and future-proof world in which we can all live.
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Radio Spaceuriosity at Radio Orange 94.0
Every 2nd TUE of the month
A broadcast by Sandra Häuplik-Meusburger and Verena Holzgethan
http://o94.at/radio/sendereihe/spaceuriosity/
Live Stream: http://o94.at/live/
cultural broadcasting archive: https://cba.fro.at/series/spaceuriosity
Radio Spaceuriosity at Radio Orange 94.0
Every 2nd TUE of the month
A broadcast by Sandra Häuplik-Meusburger and Verena Holzgethan
Live Stream
Cultural broadcasting archive
