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10. INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, İstanbul, Turkey, 23 - 24 November 2024, pp.21-33, (Full Text)
Abstract: This article examines the unique intellectual framework of Bernard Tschumi,
who has led significant transformations in architectural theory and practice since the
second half of the 20th century, and explores how this framework materialized in the
design of Parc de la Villette. Tschumi's approach, centered around the concepts of "event"
and "disjunction," argues that architecture is not merely a physical shell but can be
redefined through actions and interactions that constitute space. Accordingly, the study
first delves into Tschumi's theoretical foundation, discussing the influences of
postmodernism and deconstructivism, as well as the reflections of the post-1968 French
intellectual climate on architectural theory. Subsequently, through the example of the
Parc de la Villette project, the study demonstrates how Tschumi's design principles—
particularly the structural focal points known as "red follies," layered axes and circulation
systems, and large-scale open spaces—were orchestrated in an urban context. The
encouragement of spontaneous experiences within the space and the creation of
alternative usage scenarios beyond planned functions emerge as fundamental reflections
of Tschumi's "event-focused" architectural approach. Finally, the contributions of Parc de
la Villette to contemporary urban design and architectural theory are critically assessed,
discussing how the innovative principles evident in this project have influenced landscape
design and urban planning in subsequent years. Thus, the article aims to comprehensively
reveal the theoretical and practical implications of Tschumi's approaches, which invite us
to consider space not merely as a functional or formal phenomenon but also in its social
and cultural dimensions.
Keywords: Parc De La Villette, Event, Tschumi, Disjunction, Participatory Design, Urban
Transformation