Architectural Design: Leicester University Engineering Laboratory

This lecture delves into the critical assessment of the Leicester University engineering laboratory by Kenneth Frampton, highlighting the building's historical context and influences. The work is praised for its integration of late nineteenth-century engineering forms and its homage to early modern constructional development. The lecture explores the cultural complexity of the building, drawing parallels with Louis Kahn's work and emphasizing the architectural unity achieved through the use of traditional methods and materials.