Adeline (Nina) Hofer

School of Architecture
Associate Professor
(352) 392-7154
FAC 203

M.Arch., University of Florida, 1990
B. Arch., The Cooper Union, Irwin S Chanin School of Architecture, 1989
B.A., Harvard University, 1982
The Brearley School, New York City, 1977

Research Interests My interests focus on Phenomenological Spatial Practices and Design Process. These two underlying and linked interests manifest themselves in a variety of researches including: Color and Light Research focuses on both the history and the production of work which uses color as a way to create and inflect space. Teaching applications include 5 years of Color/Light studios, some with Professor Bernard Voichysonk. Focus on the impact of color on Space, using 1 to 1 and full scale exploration and implementation. Children’s Space Study and publication on innovative philosophies and practices in designing space for children. Focus on the Reggio Schools in Italy along with their affiliation with Domus, Italia and its research on Performative aspects of Relational space. Intersections between Art and Architecture Degree in Art History and Architectural Theory. Sustained study and publication on contemporary art, especially Minimalism and Land Art. Architectural Education and Design Methodologies Philosophies and methodologies of Architectural Education. Study and publication on Design Methodologies, especially late 20th century experiments on process generated form, poetic programming and Narrative as a source for design. American Sign Language and the potential signification in Spatial Languages Conversant in American Sign Language and familiar with the pertinent literature. Interest in Radical Formalism and the relationship between space and meaning.

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