This event will be conducted in-person in room 315F. 

The lecture is part of Prof. Michael Young's ARCH141B Design IV class. This event will begin with a presentation by CJ Lim, Professor of Architecture and Urbanism at The Bartlett, UCL, on his latest book, Dreams + Disillusions (2024). The book explores the diverse ideas and ideologies that have shaped and reshaped architecture and cities, weaving together speculative case studies, historical narratives, and imaginative drawings. Lim examines how architectural discourse fluctuates between concrete reality and the multiple universes of lucid prose, poetic visions, and the provocative ideas of history’s (in)famous minds.

A class conversation and Q&A will follow the presentation.

CJ Lim is the Professor of Architecture and Urbanism at The Bartlett, University College London (UCL), and the founding director of Studio 8 Architects, an international award-winning practice in urban planning, architecture, and landscape. He has held key leadership positions at UCL, including Director of International Development, Vice-Dean of International, and Pro-Provost. His research focuses on the development of 'Smartcity' paradigms, emphasizing ecological symbiosis between nature and built form to create resilient urban landscapes. Lim has authored 12 books, including Once Upon a China (2021) and Dreams + Disillusions (2024), which continue his interest in architectural storytelling. He is a recipient of the Royal Academy of Arts London 'Grand Architecture Prize' and has been awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects President’s Medal for contribution to architecture education four times—the highest number ever awarded to a single individual.

The event is open to current Cooper Union students, faculty, and staff only.