A significant ideological transition has taken place in the discipline of architecture in the last few years. Originating in a displeasure with the starchitecture system and the focus on aesthetic innovation, a growing number of architects, emboldened by the 2007 8 economic crisis, have staged a rebellion against the dominant mode of architectural production. Against a disinterested position emulating high art, they have advocated political engagement, citizen participation and the right to the city. Against the fascination with the rarefied architectural object, they have promoted an...

A significant ideological transition has taken place in the discipline of architecture in the last few years. Originating in a displeasure with the 'starchitecture' system and the focus on aesthetic innovation, a growing number of architects, emboldened by the 2007-8 economic crisis, have staged a rebellion against the dominant mode of architectural production. Against a 'disinterested' position emulating high art, they have advocated political engagement, citizen participation and the right to the city. Against the fascination with the rarefied architectural object, they have promoted an...