Building the Cities of Peru

Summary
This course, which is taught entirely in English, aims to offer a panoramic view of the history of Peruvian architecture and urbanism, reviewing the indigenous occupation of the Andean space, exploring the changes introduced by the arrival of 16th century Europeans, the new proposals of the twentieth century, the challenges of Modernity and the contemporary proposals, and how they have all contributed to shaping and transforming cities throughout history. To this end, the course is led by an archaeologist and an architect, whose complementary perspectives will allow a complex and interdisciplinary approach to the subject. The course will work towards explaining and interpreting critically the essential aspects of the historical context, and try to understand the importance of land management and the construction of the city in those processes, along with their role in culture and society.