Existing Social Fabric (Neighborhood) Architecture must account for the existing social structures of the community it’s designed for. Good design considers the patterns of social space and community engagement in the context it’s designed for. As an...
Urban exploration and challenging convention (Neighborhood) How can Architecture explore an urban constraint while expressing its goals and wishes towards its users. While there are numerous examples of these goals, one that stands out is the Seattle Downtown Public...
Summary of Radically Public Architecture In this chapter from her book, Dana Cuff discusses the ways in which “radically public architecture” can contribute to spatial justice and the health of communities. She defines three key principles for this kind of...
Summary of “Home Planning and Gender in Mandatory Palestine” In this essay, Sigal Davidi discusses the discourse on home planning in Eratz Yisrael in the late 1920s and 1930s, specifically focusing on the design of kitchens as a women’s issue....
Summary of “The Israeli ‘Place’ in East Jerusalem” In this essay, Alona Nitzan-Shiftan questions how Israelis were able to justify the creation of a “national home” on confiscated land. She focuses on the architectural practices of the Sabra,...
