by Andrea Lamberti BSAD ‘91
Design begins with the synthesis of systems and form in response to a set of issues, clarifying them in the process. And when our response yields space for human occupation, or when it fosters engagement of form with the human body, the opportunity for creating architecture is born. In so doing, architecture also takes on the responsibility to serve not just “the human body” but a larger collective, or “the public.” Through serving humanity, architecture – and therefore design – remains of paramount importance to society today, not only in terms of shelter but in order to inspire, facilitate and support activities that advance what we might think of as the common good and our total well-being.
Spaces for scientific inquiry
Thomas Edison Research Lab
Spaces for transportation, gathering and culture
Train Hall
Concert Hall
Spaces for care and wellness
Operating Theater
Spaces for living
Villa Savoye
This recognition of the importance of design is not sufficient for our purpose as professionals, teachers, thought leaders, makers, designers and architects. We need to work to ensure that design – both its output and the process to achieve it - reaches all populations equitably, and that we conduct our work with bold awareness of ecological and health impacts in order to steward outcomes for the planet as well as the life it sustains in a positive direction.
Planet Earth
Humanity