{"title":"Franco La Cecla","description":"\u003cp\u003eFranco La Cecla's works delve into the intersection of urban life, culture, and human experience, offering a thoughtful critique of modern design and architecture. His writing challenges conventional views, inviting readers to reconsider how space shapes our daily interactions and societal structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring themes within \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, La Cecla presents nuanced perspectives that blend anthropology, philosophy, and architecture, making his books essential for readers interested in the cultural dimensions of the built environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"against-architecture-by-franco-la-cecla-9781604864069","title":"Against Architecture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the renowned anthropologist and architect Franco La Cecla, modern architecture has lost its way and its true function. A modern generation of 'archistars' is now more concerned with building their own brand, with little or no thought given to context and those who will actually live and inhabit the spaces that they create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet this is not merely a diatribe against the world for which La Cecla trained; it is also a call to rethink urban space, to take cities back from what he calls 'Casino Capitalism'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgainst Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e encourages readers to consider the importance of context and human experience in architecture, urging a shift away from self-serving design to a more community-focused ethos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460123050220,"sku":"9781604864069","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781604864069-against-architecture.jpg?v=1774944215"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/franco-la-cecla.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}