Volume #51: Augmented Technology

As recent technological advancement became more and more pervasive and sophisticated, its consequences became more dramatically evident. In this context, design takes on a new relevance, in organizing and managing spaces, individuals, relations and ultimately societies.

But if this is clear, several questions have to be answered: Who is driving it, who are the participants, who are sitting around the table?

Does spatial design currently have a say in this, and if not, how can it participate and intervene? 

Contributors include Sigrid Johannisse, Charles Landry, Clement Valla, Florence Okoye, Tamar Shafrir, Felix Madrazo, Adrien Ravon, Ben Schouten, Martijn de Waal, Adam van Heerden, Nick Land, Fred F. J. Schoorl, Doma, Victor M. Sanz, Sever, Leonardo Dellanoce, Liam Young, Nicolay Boyadjiev, Benjamin Bratton, Keiichi Matsuda, Stephan Petermann and Sander Pleij.

Includes a 32-page insert, “Deconstruction,” designed by Loraine Furter. The insert investigates the deconstruction and reuse of modernist building components as researched by Rotor

Edited by Arjen Oosterman

Designed by Irma Boom, Tariq Heijboer, and Jan van der Kleijn

Published by Archis

Softcover (newsprint), 104 pages, color and b&w, 9.5 × 13 inches

ISSN: 1574-9401