Polyvocalism and the public: ‘doing’ a critical historical geography of architecture’

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    Abstract

    Loretta Lees' recent call for a 'critical geography of architecture' argued that a more nuanced and truly interpretative methodology for analysing the relationship between space, place and architecture would involve active engagement with such architectural spaces. This paper argues that, in the same way, by broadening our approach to historical and architectural geographies more meaningful interpretations will result. Utilizing a 'polyvocal' methodological approach, by which not only architects and planners but also residents of these spaces are considered as important actors, will facilitate this 'critical' engagement with architectural spaces. Further, by taking this polyvocal approach, interesting conclusions can be reached about the production, consumption and re-production of space, both in the past and also in the present.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages264-270
    Number of pages6
    Volume35
    No.3
    Specialist publicationArea
    Publication statusPublished - 2003

    Keywords

    • architecture
    • critical geography
    • polvocalism
    • oral history
    • Kensal House
    • historiography

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