Nonsolution. Disputed Closures in the Politics of Architecture - Couverture souple

Heindl, Gabu; Robnik, Drehli

 
9783691130010: Nonsolution. Disputed Closures in the Politics of Architecture
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3691130011 ISBN 13 : 9783691130010
Editeur : Adocs, 2026

Synopsis

Problems require solutions. But what is defined as a problem, and how are answers and solutions found? In view of the climate catastrophe, the unjust distribution of wealth and the demand for liveable housing and urban spaces for all, often it is purely technical solutions that are promoted, meaning existing power relations are ignored. In contrast, we propose nonsolution, a politicised approach to the problem of finding a solution. We pick up the word nonsolution, and the conceptual outlook it stands for, from the writings of sociologist, historian and urban theorist Siegfried Kracauer, to open up spaces for thinking critically along the lines of radical democracy: solutions are not avoided, but rather an active nonsolution is pursued. The non marks the rejection of closed identities, the affirmation of conflict and opposition, and the entering of architecture into political alliances. With regard to housing and urban development against the pressure of capitalisation and exclusion, we combine planning activity with political theory to form a critique of architectural practice.

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Éditeur
Adocs
Date d'édition
2026
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3691130011
ISBN 13 
9783691130010
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
110
Coordonnées du fabricant
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