Analogical Method in Architecture

This lecture delves into Oswald Matias Unger's analogical method in architecture, exploring its evolution from the mid-60s to the 80s. Unger's approach involves grouping architectural projects based on figurative resemblances, rather than objective criteria, leading to a theory of designing with images. The lecture analyzes Unger's publications, such as 'Grossform in Von Uesbauer' and 'Morphology, City Metaphors', showcasing how he organizes architectural knowledge through analogies and metaphors. Unger's anti-functionalism stance and emphasis on subjective interpretation in architectural thinking are highlighted, along with case studies of his projects like the Berlin Archipelago, demonstrating how the analogical method influences his design process.