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Autotelic Architect

Changing world, changing practice
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Autotelic Architect explores how architects and designers are embracing self-initiated projects, collaboration, and design activism. It examines the shift towards a participatory and progressive design practice that turns societal challenges into creative opportunities. Through global case studies and new research, Sumita Singha analyses the educational, professional, and practical implications of this evolving architectural approach.
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This book is ideal for practising architects and design professionals interested in innovative, socially engaged architectural practices, as well as students and academics exploring contemporary trends in design activism and collaborative methodologies.

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Autotelic Architect explores how movements towards more self-initiated projects, greater collaboration and design activism have changed how architects and designers are practicing, as well as the kinds of projects they are working on.

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Autotelic Architect explores how movements towards more self-initiated projects, greater collaboration, and design activism have changed how architects and designers are practising, as well as the kinds of projects they are working on.

Similar to the autotelic self that transforms potential problems into enjoyable challenges, the Autotelic Architect does not avoid societal changes but instead learns to harness their creative potential.

Using new research and case studies from past and present, the author analyses the educational and professional implications of operating as a β€˜non-conventional’ progressive participatory design practice.

Drawing on a range of global case studies of pioneering architects in the field, she reflects upon current and future trends at local, national, and international levels, and additionally examines marketing and practical issues for architects.

Illustrated with more than 30 black and white images, this is a compelling read for any practising architect.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138820432

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 1 Tables, black and white; 39 Halftones, black and white; 39 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 182

About the Author

Sumita Sinha is an alumni of five architecture schools from two continents, including Delhi, Cambridge, London South Bank, Manchester and Westminster. She has designed furniture and buildings, and has worked and taught in the fields of sustainable design, conservation and planning for over 20 years in nine countries. She has set up an architectural charity, Charushila. She has been associated with RIBA for over 20 years in various capacities, including setting up its equality forum and as a Council member. Currently she is also a non-executive director of Moorfields NHS Foundation Trust. This is her second book.

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