Abolish Human Bans : Intertwined Histories of Architecture

Akcan, Esra. Abolish Human Bans : Intertwined Histories of Architecture. Montréal, Québec: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2022.

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Abstract (English)

"In the fourth volume of the CCA Singles series, Esra Akcan builds on her theory of architectural translation to construct an activist gesture—through the lens of architectural history—against the anti-immigration policies of ruling powers. To contest the alleged inaccessibility of seven countries specifically vilified by the United States government, Akcan explores case studies from Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Iran, and Yemen, tracing some of the transportations and transformations of architecture in each. The projects in this book demonstrate that modern architectural histories are global and intertwined, and frame questions as to whether architects can commit their ethical and political compasses to peace rather than to dominant geopolitical regimes." -- Publisher's website.

Types:	Monographs
All Contributors:	Akcan, Esra (Author)
Dossier:	330 - CENTRE CANADIEN D'ARCHITECTURE (Montréal)
Collation:	64 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm
ISBN:	9781927071823
Language of Publication:	English
Publishers:	Montréal, Québec: Canadian Centre for Architecture
Artists:	Doxiadis, Constantinos
Keywords:	ARCHITECTURE; HISTORY; ORIENTALISM; MODERNIZATION; COLONIALISM
Copyright Statement:	Canadian Centre for Architecture
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references.
Deposited by:	Intern Stagiaire
Date Deposited:	31 Jul 2024 15:20
Last Modified:	31 Jul 2024 15:20
URI:	http://e-artexte.ca/id/eprint/35922

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