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The Architecture Exchange runs a series of intellectual exchanges in which architects, architectural historians, and critics read, respond to, and enter into dialogue with, a contemporary theorist whose body of thought holds untapped potential for architectural discourse.

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Jussi Parikka: How do Machines see Architecture?

New Media Theorist Jussi Parikka will debate his theory of Operational Images and the question "How Do Machines See Architecture?" with four architectural theorists and historians Michael Abrahamson, Viola Ago, Caroline Jones, and Theodora Vardouli. RPI Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies Auditorium 1623 15th St, Troy, NY 12180 09:00 – 17:00, Friday April 4th, 2025

Jacques Rancière: How does Architecture Distribute the Sensible?

Philosopher Jacques Rancière will debate his philosophy of equality, aesthetics, dissensus and the question of how architecture “distributes the sensible” with four architectural theorists: Peggy Deamer, Anthony Vidler, Michael Young and Joan Ockman.

Chantal Mouffe: How is Architecture Political?

Political Theorist Chantal Mouffe's agonistic theory of politics is discussed by four architectural thinkers: Pier Vittorio Aureli, Reinhold Martin, Ines Weizman and Sarah Whiting.

Graham Harman: Is there an Object-oriented Architecture?

Philosopher Graham Harman’s radical reading of Heidegger is discussed by six eminent architectural thinkers. Harman is joined by Peter Carl, Jonathan Hale, Lorens Holm, Patrick Lynch, Peg Rawes and Adam Sharr