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A review by mrfroggy
The Architecture of Disability by David Gissen
4.0
Really great perspectives on different ways of disabling architecture outside of just accessibility! Though there are a few nods toward other intersectional experiences of architecture, i thought this was def very academically sheltered and not that radical in its call for new ideas and structural change. I get that theres is scope to consider and the constraints of being an academic in the outcome of this work, but i thought this couldve benefitted from a deeper breakdown of structural ableism and saneism in the kinds of experiences that are represented in built environments.
Overall a really great overview of potential new theories/work in form, tectonics, and preservation, but since it's just an overview of suggestions, not as detailed as i wouldve liked and also i just thought it toed too closely to the line of respectability and liberal academia
Overall a really great overview of potential new theories/work in form, tectonics, and preservation, but since it's just an overview of suggestions, not as detailed as i wouldve liked and also i just thought it toed too closely to the line of respectability and liberal academia