Summer in the city: the resurgence of tradition in architectural summer schools

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Most architecture schools deny students the opportunity to study traditional design. It’s time for a radical change, writes Ruben Hanssen

It is no secret that architectural education has undergone dramatic transformations in the post-war years. Principles once perceived as commonplace were discarded, supplanted by the ideas of the Bauhaus and Le Corbusier. Craftsmanship was sidelined in favour of mass production, while stone, wood, and brick were replaced by concrete, glass, and steel.

However, there is a growing discontent with these prevailing architectural ideologies. An increasing number of people are championing new traditional architecture. Studies and polls, such as those by Create Streets and the Harris poll, reveal its popularity across a broad spectrum of the population.

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