Critical Neighbourhoods
The Architecture of Contested Communities
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Beschreibung
Analyses of three informal neighborhoods in Africa, Latin America, and India, translating their spatial and social characteristics into architectural language
At a time when architectural and urban studies are moving towards seeking to accept and understand informal neighborhoods rather than ignoring or eradicating them, the need for experiments on the ground is becoming increasingly urgent. In recent years, a growing number of architects and urban designers have committed themselves to the idea that these settlements are here to stay and require selective intervention in order to achieve better living conditions.
This book contributes to the development of new architectural approaches to informal neighborhoods and to a better understanding of human habitats that relate spatial issues to broader economic and political questions. The authors analyze feasible and effective practical actions located in Africa, Latin America, and India, drawing upon empiric work to contextualize existing neighborhoods. Complementing essays explore the deeply intertwined nature of spatial practice, cultural identity, and social engagement. They uncover new modes of making architecture and map new ways for architects to engage with contested communities. They address geographic differentiations on a local scale, rather than between various continents only, and explore interconnections between particular neighborhoods and their wider contexts.
- Contributes to a better understanding of human habitats that relates spatial issues to broader economic and political questions
- Uncovers new modes of making architecture and maps new ways for architects to engage with contested communities
- Addresses geographic differentiations also on local scale and explores interconnections between particular neighborhoods and their wider contexts
Trägt zu einem besseren Verständnis informeller Wohngebiete bei, das aktuelle Herausforderungen der Nutzung dieser Lebensräume mit umfassenderen ökonomischen und politischen Fragen in Bezug setzt Stellt neue Formen des «Machens» von Architektur vor und zeigt neue Wege für die Auseinandersetzung mit bedrängten Lebensgemeinschaften auf Thematisiert geografische Unterschiede auf lokaler Ebene und untersucht Verschränkungen informeller Wohngebiete mit ihrem weiteren Umfeld anhand von Beispielen in Afrika, Lateinamerika und Indien
Autor*in
Paulo Moreira
Themen in »Critical Neighbourhoods«
India Africa Afrika Indien Urbanism Julia King Städtebau Urbanismus Architektur Elisa Silva Raumplanung Architecture Ines Weizman Stadtplanung Urban design
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“Ultimately this is a wonderful book, informative and well researched. It provides an alternative discourse to conventional urban planning and architectural practice and offers a glimpse of hope.” Yasser Elsheshtawy, Built Enviroment
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