Wednesday, October 21, 2009


Office

Office looks to the Dukkan as the physical manifestation of 'Cultural Agencies' practices. It explores the intricate and precarious nature of Gulensu|Gulsuyu's relationship with the municipality. Office will determine the Dukkan's present and future role as neutral activator and alien institution.










+'Active Neutrality'. The image above is a satirical study of Gulensu|Gulsuyu's existing and fragile relationship with the municipality. It aims to pictorial illustrate areas of conflict and kinship. The title 'Active Neutrality' alludes to the role of the Dukkan in this political soup.


























+This diagram comprehensively maps Gulensu|Gulsuyu's fractured 'extreme left' political network and the other social organisations in the area. It is concerning on two levels. Firstly, it highlights the extent of the communities isolation from external frameworks (with only two or so tangible connections to the municipality). Secondly, the route this information takes raise questions as to wether the community is fully represented in this exchange of information.





















+ Office will look to how the Dukkan can be used as a tool for addressing the above issues. Furthermore, it aims to look at our role as architects within the process of urban regeneration.

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