NARRATIVES

The Narrative as a concept to convey architecture is often a novelty for students. The narrative implies a journey experienced by the actor, the journey towards a design solution.

In design studios I use the narrative as a methodology to demonstrate. I narrate verbally and visually the path from the idea, the first thought, to the proposed solution.  A portfolio is essentially a visual narrative, a designer narrating the journey from the birth of an idea to its realization.

In my teaching, I take students with me on this journey to visually and verbally tell how design evolves. This an integral part of any design process and makes design accessible to target audiences and potential clients, and ultimately decides whether a design proposal leads to commission .

The Narrative is an effective teaching and learning method. Other than being rational, it allows personal reflections and immediate adaptations. E.g. these pages tell my journey with architecture and teaching in architecture, with the aim that sharing this journey is of benefit for the visitor of these pages.