Inflection Journal Vol. 8: Presence

Discover the transformative insights of 'Inflection Journal Vol. 8: Presence.' This trade paperback delves into the complex interplay of architecture, environmental trauma, and the critical role of 'presence' in place-making today. Born from the disastrous Australian Black Summer (2019-2020), this volume catalyzes vital conversations about the influence of fire as both a destructive force and an ecological tool. At 146 pages, this expertly curated journal fuses contemporary architecture discourse with pressing global issues. Explore unique perspectives, including the relational dynamics of infrastructure, the nuanced experiences of women of color in architecture, and the innovative concepts of 'Planet City' and digital craft in our modern world. Essential themes of reconstruction and memory resonate throughout the volume, challenging readers' assumptions about the built environment's role in society. Ideal for architects, urban planners, and those interested in ecology and environmental justice, 'Inflection Journal Vol. 8: Presence' is a vital addition to your collection. Enjoy FREE shipping on this compelling read and expand your understanding of architecture's impact today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925556759
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 146


Description:
Black Summer (2019-2020) illuminated the phenomenon of the Australian bushfire as a violent, destructive and uncontrollable presence on the global media stage. Fire in Australia has become synonymous with trauma, for its immediately perceivable harmful effects on animals, humans and the built environment. However, Black Summer has also catalysed important discussions on the rich and ancient history of fire as an ecological tool, wielded as a promoter of biological diversity and flourishing ecosystems. Catastrophe can illuminate the ironies and contradictions of an anthropocentric lens and spur us to challenge our approach to reconstruction, erasure, memory and place. Inflection Volume 08 Presence therefore poses the question- How is the power of 'presence' shaping architecture and place-making today?

Within Volume 08, infrastructure is viewed as active and relational; the experience of women of colour in architecture is unpacked; 'feral' effects of the Anthropocene are unearthed; a Planet City takes shape; Zoom is rendered (virtually) spatial; digital craft is embodied; demolition is rendered constructive; earthquake recovery transcends time and space; and much, much more.

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