The erotic dimension of architecture
In this discussion, we explore how sensuality, sexuality and voyeurism have been a source of inspiration in architecture – from tactile, sensual interiors to sinuous shapes of buildings. Our panel: Nigel Coates – architect and designer; author of 'Ecstacity at the Architecture Association' (1992), 'Mixtacity' at Tate Modern (2007), 'Hypnerotosphere' at the 2008 Venice Architecture Biennale, and 'Picaresque' at the Triennale Design Museum (2012) Rosa Ferré – Head of Exhibitions, CCCB; curator of '1000m2 of Desire' Penelope Haralambidou – Acting Director, MPhil/PhD Architectural Design at The Bartlett School of Architecture; author of 'Marcel Duchamp and the Architecture of Desire' Gonzalo Herrero Delicado (chair) – Architecture Programme Curator at the RA