SDF

Humans create spaces and cities out of desire and necessity. These spaces and cities, in turn, shape the thinking and lifestyles of those who inhabit them. As Winston Churchill famously said, “We shape buildings; thereafter they shape us.” Why have spaces and cities been created in this way, and how, through our choices, can we transform them? How can we create spaces that make us into more democratic citizens? In this session, an architect shares his reflections on cities, spaces, and the ways they speak.