This lecture focuses on the tension between abstractions of space/time and site-specificity — between dominant models or representations of space and/or time (Cartesian, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, Newtonian logic, but also scientific management, Fordism, algorithmic programming, smart control) and what is called sense of place or situated knowledges and rhythms — which seems apparent in the global history of colonial and industrial capitalism.

Taufan ter Weel is an architect, artist and researcheOur sense of space-time is historically and geographically divided. In other words, the ways in which we experience, conceptualise and organise (or relate to) space and time are intertwined with social, cultural, technological, political and economic developments — both local and global. r with an interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of sound art, architecture and socio-spatial research. Besides carrying out collaborative and independent projects, he works as guest teacher (2014 – present) at TU Delft’s Faculty of Architecture (Theory Chair), where he also received his master’s degree in architecture with honorable mention in 2009. He has worked as part-time instructor (2009–2012) and guest teacher (2013–2014) at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (Built Environment department), where he received his bachelor’s degree in 2006. Furthermore, he was a research member of Cohabitation Strategies in Rotterdam (2009–2010) as well as artistic leader (2010–2012) and co-leader (2013–2014) of Blikopener Festival & Productions in Delft. He has performed live electronic music since 2001 and followed the Institute of Sonology’s one-year course program (2011–2012) at the Royal Conservatory The Hague.