“…functionality is the ability to become integrated into an overall scheme. An objects functionality is the very thing that enables it to transcend its main ‘function’ in the direction of a secondary one, to play a part, to become a combining element, an adjustable item, within a universe of signs.” from the System of Objects by Jean Baudrillard 1968 This seminar course will have two parts, one practical and one theoretical. Throughout the course we will question the artificial opposition between theory and practice and seek to critically engage with the discipline of architecture through both. The practical part will be to make very precise and detailed drawings of public space, based on field studies and careful first hand observations, design, materials as well as behaviors and traces of everyday use will hopefully provide us with in depth knowledge of urban spaces throughout the region of Stockholm. These drawings and observations then becomes records for a larger discussions of the history, present and future of public space. As a support for our discussions there will be a series of film screenings, text seminars and invited speakers. The outcome, drawings and discussions, will be put together and hopefully also published or shown in an exhibition.