RADS Weekly Readings for your diary
Who made the statement/wrote the text and why?
What was the architectural/cultural context in which the text was written?
What are the main points/arguments made in the reading?
What is the tone of the text – journalist approach, academic, etc.?
Why are these points/arguments important? How has/could the text influence architecture and urban design theory?
How might these points relate to your precedent? Could one apply the principles discussed in the text to your precedent? How might this be mapped?
What are your views about the main points/arguments being made? Do you agree, disagree with the author’s ideas? Is there a counter-argument to be made or do you agree fully?
Has the author focused on certain aspects and omitted others?
