Space Is Politics theory For more than 50 years

For more than 50 years

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Space Is Politics theory For more than 50 yearsIn Space is Politics, architect and urban planner Hans Teerds demonstrates that space is not merely a prerequisite for political activity; it is political in itself. Drawing on Hannah Arendts political theory, Teerds argues that architecture should be recognised as a social practice that shapes and influences who meets, who participates and who is excluded. Democracy thrives on togetherness and physical encounters in public spaces, such as squares,