Endless Space - Formless Architecture

This study illuminates Surrealism's critical architectural perspective by examining the concepts of "formless architecture" and "endless space" put forth by two Surrealists, George Bataille and Frederick Kiesler. Surrealists challenged the rationalism of the dominant architectural discipline and its hegemony over life. Frederick Kiesler's "endless spaces" proved instrumental in questioning established architectural understanding. Bataille's "formlessness" complements Kiesler's "endlessness." These two figures became influential in the avant-garde's efforts to dismantle architecture and urbanism, particularly after World War II.

Yağmur Çetgin — A graduate of Çukurova University's Architecture Department. She completed her master's degree at Dokuz Eylül University with a thesis researching the concept of endless space in Frederick Kiesler's architecture. She is interested in thought and production practices at the intersection of architecture and art, ranging from the mental production process of space to explorations in architectural representation. In addition to her academic work, she is involved in painting.