Today, the majority of people in the developed and developing world live either in cities that are the legacy of colonialism, capitalism, and other patriarchal structures, or in landscapes drawn and redrawn by the enterprises of colonial and corporate expansion. Given the magnitude of resources and capital needed to bring architectural design into fruition, the values and objectives of institutional stakeholders will inevitably continue to shape architecture. In other words, the built environment is never apolitical; it is persistently fashioned as a socioeconomic artifact.
We’re interested in responses to either of the calls. We are also accepting submissions for two-part pieces that address both sides of the discussion. Proposals should be no more than 250 words and include sample images, anticipated length/format of the piece, and sources as well as a brief bio.