Takeover: Decolonise Architecture tackles institutional racism head on16 April 2021IntelligencePolitical context must make way for real inclusivityPolitical context must make way for real inclusivityRegion: United KingdomMore: University of BathDecolonise ArchitectureEqualityBusiness clients & servicesDiversityInclusionRacism
National pavilions take on Venice Biennale's decolonisation and decarbonisation themes16 June 2023CultureTired but uplifted, Chris Foges reports on a record showingTired but uplifted, Chris Foges reports on a record showingRegion: EuropeMore: ExhibitionReviewChris FogesVeniceItalyDecarbonisationColonialismDecolonisationLesley LokkoArchitecture for social purpose
Beyond zero: sustainable design is not enough3 September 2021IntelligenceClimate emergency demands architects design to restore and regenerateClimate emergency demands architects design to restore and regenerateRegion: United KingdomMore: Climate emergencyClimate actionSustainable architectureScott McAulayDecolonise ArchitectureAnthropocene Architecture SchoolDesign construction & technology
Volume opens a door to understanding Yemen’s architecture17 May 2021CultureRevelations on a cornerstone of Yemeni culture and heritageRevelations on a cornerstone of Yemeni culture and heritageRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Decolonise ArchitectureMohit BuchYemenDesign construction & technologyReconstructionConservation & heritagePlaces planning & communitySalma Samar Damluji
Notre-Dame and Al-Aqsa: why was the response so different?17 September 2021IntelligenceComparing the architecture world’s reactions to Al-Aqsa Mosque in 2021 and the Notre-Dame fire of 2019Comparing the architecture world’s reactions to Al-Aqsa Mosque in 2021 and the Notre-Dame fire of 2019Region: United KingdomMore: Al-Aqsa MosqueNotre-DameHeritageDecolonise ArchitectureIslamic architectureMiddle EastParisReligious buildings
Socialist internationalism and the Global South19 January 2021IntelligenceArchitecture and urbanism in post-colonial nationsArchitecture and urbanism in post-colonial nationsRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Łukasz StanekSocialist internationalismGlobal SouthUrbanisationCold War eraPost-colonial nationsPlaces planning & communityUniversity of Manchester
Modernity in Manchuria5 December 2017IntelligenceUltra-modernism and history's record of powerUltra-modernism and history's record of powerRegion: Rest of the worldMore: ChinaJapanResearchDesigning & building itDesign construction & technologyUltra-modernism
Artistic interpretation: artists help RIBA shake off imperialist vestiges3 May 2024CultureArtworks tackle themes of race, gender and colonialismArtworks tackle themes of race, gender and colonialismRegion: LondonMore: RIBAArtImperialismHouse of ArchitecturePamela BuxtonInclusivity
Venice Biennale resets the post-colonial balance13 June 2023CultureLesley Lokko’s ‘uncomfortable and uplifting’ Laboratory of the FutureLesley Lokko’s ‘uncomfortable and uplifting’ Laboratory of the FutureRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Exhibition reviewReviewVenice BiennaleChris FogesVeniceLesley LokkoClimate emergencyColonialismFrancis KereGbolade Design StudioDavid Adjaye
Exhibition: V&A shows how tropical architects localised modernism21 February 2024CultureLocals made ‘progressive, optimistic’ style their ownLocals made ‘progressive, optimistic’ style their ownRegion: Rest of the worldMore: ExhibitionV&AColonialismModernismGhanaIndiaPamela BuxtonDesign construction & technologyBalkrishna DoshiLe CorbusierReview
What is protest architecture and why do we need it?21 August 2024CultureNick Newman looks at the relationship between architecture and civil resistanceNick Newman looks at the relationship between architecture and civil resistanceRegion: United KingdomMore: Nick NewmanStudio BarkClimate emergencyLGBTQ+BLMArchitecture for social purpose
Rising Star: Sophia Malik24 October 2023IntelligenceChampion of innovative and sustainable bamboo construction for resource-poor communitiesChampion of innovative and sustainable bamboo construction for resource-poor communitiesRegion: United KingdomMore: Rising StarsSophia MalikBambooArupYasmeen LariAdaptive reuse