Students from Moshe Safdie’s course, ADV-9159 Belonging, had the opportunity to visit Safdie Architects this spring to explore the office and see the design and model making process firsthand. The tour highlighted how concepts of belonging are translated into physical form—from sketch to structure, model to monument—and how spatial design fosters connection, identity, and community.
In Safdie’s own words: “My belief is that architecture has the power to bring people together, to unite all kinds of differences, and that as architects we have a deep responsibility to create buildings and places that BELONG.” The course aimed to address the question “Can we achieve buildings which will be perceived to have a strong sense of belonging?”
Video: Erica Xin
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