Architecture & Human Rights: A Book on Urban Thinking

Panizza Kassahun, Tiziana

ISBN 10: 372120980X / ISBN 13: 9783721209808

Published by niggli, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Architecture & Human Rights: A Book on Urban Thinking
• Publisher: niggli
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 372120980X
• ISBN 13: 9783721209808
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The striking inequalities in living conditions in today’s cities and metropolises reveal one of the greatest humanitarian challenges of our time. Assuming that architecture can never be neutral, those involved in this field of design are called on to recognize and to act on their responsibility to society, and not only in projects involving urban development. Their work should therefore not only be about creating living space, but questions of the distribution of resources, so closely interwoven with architectural design, must also play a role. This book is conceived as a collage of stories, photos, design and critical discussions about the relationship between architecture and human rights. Through this hybrid form, all of the people involved at every level of this relationship are given a voice and invited to question whether the architecture of the regions, streets and buildings for which they are responsible contributes to the protection and advancement of human rights.

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In an ideal world this book would not need to be written...

The striking inequalities in living conditions in today's cities and metropolises reveal one of the greatest humanitarian challenges of our time. Ascertaining that architecture can never be neutral, those involved in this field of design are called on to recognize and to act on their social responsibility - not only - in the city-making process. Their work should therefore not be limited to creating living space as questions of the distribution of resources, so closely interwoven with architectural design, must also play a role.

This book is conceived as a collage of narratives, photos and critical conversations on the link between human rights and architecture. In its hybrid form, all of the people involved at every level are given a voice and encouraged to question whether the architecture of the towns, streets and buildings for which they are responsible contributes to the protection and advancement of human rights. The ultimate goal is that the consideration of human rights become an architect's powerful tool for better and fairer urban planning.

• With a contribution by Saskia Sassen
• Based on the inhabitants of Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
• Thematizing different aspects of architecture in the context of human rights
• Important focus on architect's responsibility