“Radical Pedagogies” by Beatriz Colomina, Ignacio Gonzalez Galan, Evangelos Kotsioris, and Anna-Maria Meister, published in 2022, explores the transformative experiments in architectural education following World War II. Beatriz Colomina, Howard Crosby Butler Professor of the History of Architecture at Princeton University, along with Ignacio G. Galán, Assistant Professor at Barnard College, Columbia University, and other contributors, delves into the innovative pedagogical approaches that challenged traditional architectural discourse and practice.

In the post-war era, these radical experiments aimed to disrupt disciplinary norms and conventional architectural assumptions while reimagining the role of the architect in society. From adapting Bauhaus pedagogy for decolonisation efforts in Africa to advocating for inclusive design practices for all bodies at the University of California, Berkeley, these experiments sought to decenter building and envision participatory forms of architectural practice.

Despite many of these experimental programs being discontinued or absorbed into mainstream education, their impact on architectural discourse remains significant. Through documentation and analysis, “Radical Pedagogies” shares these groundbreaking initiatives, offering insights into architecture’s evolving role in shaping societal norms and practices. The book prompts readers to critically reflect on architecture’s past, present, and future, challenging established paradigms and envisioning new possibilities for architectural education and practice in the twenty-first century.