Against Architecture

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By Franco La Cecla

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Franco La Cecla, a respected anthropologist and architect, critiques modern architecture's departure from its essential purpose. He argues that today’s 'archistars' prioritise personal branding over the needs of the inhabitants and context of their buildings. The book is both a critique and a manifesto urging a reevaluation of urban spaces, advocating for a reclaiming of cities from what La Cecla terms 'Casino Capitalism'.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in contemporary architecture, urban planning, and cultural critique, particularly those concerned with the social implications of architecture.

A passionate and erudite charge against the celebrities of the architectural world from a renowned anthropologist and architect.

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According 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.

Yet 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'.

Against Architecture 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.

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Renzo Piano acknowledges the validity of La Cecla's observations, highlighting how some architects prioritise their signature over the residents’ wellbeing, sometimes complicit in speculative projects. La Repubblica
Sebastian Courtois praises the book for its insightful dismantling of the 'archistar' myth, spotlighting the neglect of people's rights to better urban living. La Reforme

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781604864069

Publisher: PM Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: PM Press

Contributors:

Translated by Mairin O'Mahony

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 148g

Pages: 134

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About the Author

Franco La Cecla is a renowned anthropologist and architect. In 2005 he founded Architecture Social Impact Assessment (ASIA), an agency that evaluates the social impact of architectural and city planning projects. He is currently in production with Radiotelevisione Italiana on a series based on Against Architecture.