Review: Biopolitics and the Emergence of Modern Architecture, by Sven-Olov Wallenstein

By and Thomas Wensing – Meld Architecture and University of Kent Thomas Wensing – Meld Architecture and University of Kent2009-08-05T10:37:00

Biopolitics and the Emergence of Modern Architecture, by Sven-Olov Wallenstein

The relationship between philosophy and architecture is tenuous. Both architecture and philosophy are expressions of thought, either explicit or subliminal. Architecture in particular, being a collective rather than an individual endeavour, can be seen as a carrier of values and aspirations more widely held within society. In addition, the building ...

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