'Domestic Space: Goddard's 'Le Mepris': lecture by Mark Cousins, 16th January, 2002

Extent: 2 digital files (4.37 GB)

Comprises an audiovisual recording of a lecture entitled 'Domestic Space: Goddard's 'Le Mepris'', given by Mark Cousins on the 16th January, 2002. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (3.03 GB, .mpeg format) and a digital access file (1.33 GB, .mp4 format). Duration of access version:

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 3rd lecture in a 3-part series delivered by Mark Cousins on the 14th, 15th and 16th January, 2002. In this lecture, Mark Cousins focuses on the notion of 'home' in architecture, discussing different meanings or aspects, including homeland, nation, exile, and homelessness. Cousins addresses the idea of homesickness via an analogy between Odysseus's homecoming and boarding school life. Pursuing Heidegger's ideas on dwelling and building, Cousins implies fixity as a pacifistic state of affairs and considers that dwelling is an ontological issue. Finally, he analyzes conditions of marriage and legitimacy related to dwelling.

Custodial History: Original recording (format unknown) was made by the AA Audio Visual Department and a digital copy has been retained on the department's servers since c2013.

Aquisition: Digital preservation and access copies were created by the AA Archives in 2021.

Archive Note: Catalogue description by Samaneh Karimelahi

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 2, Spring Term, 14th - 18th January, 2002