When Is Architectural Symbolism Hypocrisy?

This article was originally published on Common Edge.

When Is Architectural Symbolism Hypocrisy?
© Felipe Petrovsky | NEBR Arquitetura © Felipe Petrovsky | NEBR Arquitetura

This article was originally published on Common Edge.

Architecture mirrors the culture it is built from, while simultaneously aspiring to lead that culture. This is almost oxymoronic, since reflecting and projecting our values is an essential part of every human life, and architecture is exquisitely human. Our buildings embody us, with all of our mixed messages.

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