Histories of Architecture and Urbanism (7A1B20)

This document serves as a curated compilation of significant architectural works spanning ancient to early modern periods, designed to complement the course 7A1B20: Histories of Architecture and Urbanism. Each entry is cross-referenced with specific pages from another document: Lecture Notes: Histories of Architecture and Urbanism (7A1B20) ( The list preserves detailed descriptions of buildings while integrating critical insights from the lectures. Entries include: 1. Main Ideas: Key architectu...

These lecture notes provide a detailed summary of 7A1B20: Histories of Architecture and Urbanism, covering key developments in global architecture and urban planning from prehistory to the present. They outline major themes, case studies, and theoretical discussions, offering a structured overview of how architecture has evolved in response to cultural, social, and economic changes. By examining both canonical works and overlooked histories, these notes encourage a critical perspective on arc...