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In the Barrier Islands Exhibit at the George F Crozier Estuarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Alabama.
In the Barrier Islands Exhibit at the George F Crozier Estuarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Alabama.
In the Barrier Islands Exhibit at the George F Crozier Estuarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Alabama.
In the Barrier Islands Exhibit at the George F Crozier Estuarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Alabama.
Introduction: Architecture as a Bridge for Dialogue in an Interconnected World
In the contemporary architectural landscape, the role of the architect has expanded far beyond designing buildings and realizing aesthetic ideas. It has transformed into a multidimensional field undertaking broader, more complex responsibilities. In contexts marked by inequality, environmental crises, and territorial disputes, architecture becomes a unique tool for negotiation, capable of mediating between the interests of diverse, and often conflicting, actors. In this scenario, the architect is no longer just a designer but a "cultural translator," a "social facilitator," and, frequently, a defender of collective community rights. But how can architecture genuinely mediate conflicts and drive transformation in profoundly unequal realities? This question is the focus of our journey across three continents.
Three Exceptional Models: Architecture as a Common Language
This article explores the answer to this fundamental question by analyzing three pioneering experiences in the so-called Global South, where architects acted as mediators in complex processes involving local communities, private companies, governments, and international donors.
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