“Journeys takes an eclectic spin along the countours and way stations of globalization” —The Design Observer “The core topic here is migration, traveling and movement. The different authors explore these topics in different ways and aspects, painting a rich picture with a lot of details and depth.” —Urban Tick
Journeys Giovanna Borasi (ed.) English edition. 17 x 24 cm / 6.5 x 9.5 in. Soft cover. 320 pages. Color images ISBN 978-84-92861-54-5 30€ / $36 / £27 The effect of migrations on built environments Journeys: How travelling fruit, ideas and buildings rearrange our environment explores the subject of migrations and their impact on the built environment. The publication includes 16 stories written in a narrative form similar to historical fiction. The book brings together different authors, subjects and historical periods in a cohesive way, allowing it to maintain a consistent narrative feel throughout. Published with Centre Canadien d’Architecture.
“Fine discussions of the social, political and artistic impact of architectural choices and design concepts make this a highly recommended, powerful recommendation for any college-level architectural collection.” — The Midwest Book Review
Architecture & Violence Bechir Kenzari (ed.) English edition. 13,5 x 20 cm / 5.3 x 7.8 in. Soft cover. 320 pages. Color images ISBN 978-84-92861-73-6 19,50€ / $29.95 / £18 This is a compelling compilation of essays by international architectural theorists on the relationship of violence to space. With the events of September 11th, the London bombings, the Madrid train explosions, and the daily blasts in Baghdad, the question of violence and terrorism is imposing architectural ramifications with renewed urgency. A new sense of architectural awareness has been forged as violence is forcing its place as an architectural datum. Contributors: Libero Andreotti, Annette Fierro, Elie Haddad, Dorita Hannah, Sarah Treadwell, Andrew Herscher, Bechir Kenzari, Donald Kunze, Nadir Lahiji, William B. Millard.