What if we are entrapped in an urban bias? What can we do to see things more nuanced? And what would happen if we stopped seeing the rural as merely a backdrop to urban ambition and instead recognized it as a space of life and living? In this episode of 10 Dogmas, we challenge the conventional lens of architectural thought and explore how reimagining the rural could reshape our approach to design, ecology, and community. Rural Agency, a pioneering research-based studio, leads this...

In his thought-provoking book Taking the Country's Side, philosopher Sébastien Marot argues that the separation between agriculture and architecture represents the original schism in human habitation. This divide, he suggests, has led to a profound alienation from the natural world and a radical instrumentalization of nature—one of the root causes of today's climate and biodiversity crises. But what would happen if this separation were healed? What could architecture learn from permaculture...

For years, human-centered design has been regarded as the ideal approach to problem-solving within design and architecture. But in a world facing complex environmental and social challenges, is it time to consider a new paradigm? Could a multi-centered or biocentric perspective better address the needs of our shared environment? Join Pavels Hedström from the studio Insxects as he explores the limitations of human-centered design and the potential of a biocentric approach in architecture. In...

The battle for the future of the building sector is often framed as a conflict over standards: between those who defend existing standards and those who demand new, green, and sustainable ones. But what if we challenged this premise? What if the logic of standardization is actually at the root of the problem? This is the starting point for the second episode of our new podcast series. Tune in to hear Elspeth Lee and Donn Holohan from the studio Superposition delve into the challenges of...

Over the past five years, several institutions have highlighted the rise of a new paradigm in Danish architecture. The Utzon Center has coined it “Super Danish,” while Dagbladet Information refers to it as “a new subtlety in architecture.” At CAFx, we have proposed the concept of an ecological turn—a shift towards holism, relational thinking, integration, and frugality. But how should we place this paradigm within the broader historical context, and what challenges lie ahead? In this podcast...

In recent years, Copenhagen has seen an intensification in the debate over urban expansion, with controversial projects such as Fælledby and Lynetteholmen at the forefront. Amid these discussions, there has been a growing focus on the potential and methods for increasing density within the existing cityscape. In 2017, a coalition of developers, construction companies, architects, and ecologists urged the City of Copenhagen to systematically utilize the vast untapped spaces within the city....

Over the past 50 years in Copenhagen, as in many other European cities, the area between the old city centre and the suburban periphery has undergone significant development, resulting in a diverse range of urban typologies and mixed functions. This rich and ongoing transformation has created a considerable number of neglected and underutilised spaces. Often due to their unusual spatial conditions, limited dimensions or outdated building regulations, these spaces are today left untouched and...

Hvordan sikrer man, at de mange projekter giver noget tilbage til byen? Hvad betyder æstetikken for vores liv i byen og hvordan sikres æstetiske kvaliteter når mange hensyn skal tages i udviklingen af projekter og byområder i forhold til bæredygtighed, økonomi, pladsmangel og andre begrænsninger.  Siden 1903 har Københavns Kommune præmieret bygninger, der i særlig grad har formået at fremme kvaliteten af byens fysiske rammer. Hensigten er at rette opmærksomheden imod særligt vellykkede...

FOOD. It shapes our daily lives, molds the structure of our cities, and connects to over 25% of global CO2 emissions. Transforming the world's food systems means transforming the ways of inhabiting the world. This podcast explores a conversation about the intricate connections that link food production, consumption, and human habitation. The panel includes Lasse Antoni Carlsen, director of Bygaard; Christer Bredgaard, owner of Il Buco; Kristine Fisker, a design specialist in sustainable...

JORD. Hjemsted for mere end en fjerdedel af den biologiske mangfoldighed på jorden, planetens største vandfilter og et af de vigtigste naturlige systemer for kulstoflagring. Sund jord betyder sunde økosystemer og et godt grundlag for frugtbare fødevaresystemer. Regenerativt landbrug er blevet beskrevet som en landbrugsrevolution, der har løftet om en storslået vending af tendensen til jordudtømning og en væsentlig stigning i kulstofbinding. Flyt din opmærksomhed et par centimeter under dine...

In this podcast, we are exploring two key texts related to the movement: ‘Another City for Another Life’ (1958) by Constant and ‘Formulary for a New Urbanism’ (1953) by Ivan Chtcheglov. Your guide through the texts is David Pinder, a professor in Urban Geography at RUC and author of the book "Visions of the City: Utopianism, Power, and Politics in Twentieth-Century Urbanism" (2005). The podcast is a part of the documentation of a longer series of reading club events linked to our past...

In April 2023, the exhibition ‘Architecture and the Art of Agitation’ opened in the exhibition-space of Copenhagen Architecture Festival. Over a period of two months, a diverse group of experts, professionals, and architecture enthusiasts gathered for a sequence of reading club events, offering moments for rereading and reevaluating some of the most influential architectural manifestos of the 21st century. This podcast represents one of two recordings documenting these events, capturing a...

In May 2023, the Danish Pavilion opened at the 13th Venice Biennale, featuring the exhibition "Coastal Imaginaries". Inside the pavilion, a diverse group of collaborators, professionals and architecture enthusiasts gathered for a focused discussion series on nature-based solutions and the coastscapes of the future. This podcast represents one of four recordings capturing these dialogues. This podcast captures a conversation on co-habitation, waterscapes and nature-based solutions; mindsets...

In May 2023, the Danish Pavilion opened at the 13th Venice Biennale, featuring the exhibition "Coastal Imaginaries". Inside the pavilion, a diverse group of collaborators, professionals and architecture enthusiasts gathered for a focused discussion series on nature-based solutions and the coastscapes of the future. This podcast represents one of four recordings capturing these dialogues.  This episode delves into a conversation regarding the future of architectural education in the context...

In May 2023, the Danish Pavilion opened at the 13th Venice Biennale, featuring the exhibition "Coastal Imaginaries". Inside the pavilion, a diverse group of collaborators, professionals and architecture enthusiasts gathered for a focused discussion series on nature-based solutions and the coastscapes of the future. This podcast represents one of four recordings capturing these dialogues. This episode captures a discussion about cruise ships, salt marshes, and collective action featuring...

At forestille sig en ny by er at forestille sig en ny livsform. Tag høretelefonerne på, og gå en tur gennem Jernbanebyen med Center for Militant Futurologis paratemporale lydtransmission. 

The Italian video artist, filmmaker, producer and publisher Ila Bêka is a part of the artist duo Bêka&Lemoine, whose films delve into the complex relationship between our daily lives and the built environment. Through their unique lens and experimental storytelling, they explore the nuances of human behaviour and spatial identities in architecture and urbanism. ‍ This episode is the second part of the interview, where we talk about how a documentary film can work as an ethnographic tool...

The Italian video artist, filmmaker, producer and publisher Ila Bêka is a part of the artist duo Bêka&Lemoine, whose films delve into the complex relationship between our daily lives and the built environment. Through their unique lens and experimental storytelling, they explore the nuances of human behaviour and spatial identities in architecture and urbanism. ‍ This episode is the first part of the interview, where we talk about how a documentary film can work as an ethnographic tool...

A giant coral reef to stem sea rise in the Port of Copenhagen. Hear about the artist collective Superflex's latest intervention.   Participants: Bjørnstjerne Christiansen, founding partner of Superflex and artist Otis Sloan Wood, architect and lecturer in the Architecture and Extreme Environments programme.

Katastrofen er den nye normaltilstand. Hvad kan zombier, karantæner og bjørnedyr lære os om krisens arkitektur?   Deltagere:   Jacob Lillemose, kurator og forfatter Thomas Bøjstrup, forsker på Det Kongelige Akademi

He went to Chile to investigate water shortages in informal settlements. Here is what Henry Glogau found out.   Participants: - Henry Glogau, Design studio GXN - David Garcia, founder of MAP Architects and an associate professor at the Royale Danish Academy’s architecture and technology institute

Heat waves, floods, storms, and droughts. Our species' ability to adapt will determine the future of our species.   Participants: - Kristoffer Lindhardt Weiss, Publishing Director - David Garcia, founder of MAP Architects and associate professor at the Royale Danish Academy’s architecture and technology institute

Nye nedrivninger, nye bygninger, nye pladser, nye parker, nye skoler, nye aktiviteter, nye fraflytninger og nye tilflytninger. Det kan virke overvældende at bo i Gellerup i disse år.    Deltagere: Åben samtale med unge fra projektet 'Vi Fællesskaber Gellerup'   Moderator: Shubhdeep Singh Parwana, Visuel antropolog og initiativtager til Soulitate Chairbar 

EN BY AF LØFTER, FANTASIER OG FANTASMER. For 60 år siden drømte velfærdstaten om Albertlund Syd.  Deltagere: Jens Thomas Arnfred, arkitekt Jakob Kolding, billedkunstner Producer: Lasse Soll Sunde