The Architecture of Silence
We often mistake the periphery for the unimportant. In the study of human geography, we are taught to look at the centers of power, the dense grids of commerce, and the loud, neon-lit arteries of the metropolis. Yet, there is a profound social…
The Geography of Joy
Public space is rarely neutral. It is a stage where the power dynamics of a society are performed, often dictating who is permitted to linger and who is expected to move on. In many urban environments, we design for efficiency, for commerce,…
The Space Between Us
I was standing in the grocery store aisle this morning, trying to decide between two brands of tea, when I caught the eye of a woman standing near me. She looked away almost instantly, pulling her coat tighter as if to hide behind the fabric.…