Architecture after Covid

The COVID pandemic has profoundly impacted the architectural profession, leading to a reevaluation of the relationship between architecture, science, society, and spatial practice. Architecture after COVID explores how the pandemic modified everyday spatial conventions in cities and transformed building typologies. It also considers the social dimension of architecture and urban design and proposes a radical re-evaluation of the conditions of architectural practice. The book features interviews and case studies from contemporary design practices and offers insights for the discipline long beyond the pandemic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 26 January 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The COVID pandemic of 2020 brought about significant changes in the lives of billions worldwide, causing unprecedented disruption and forcing a reevaluation of our urban environments. Architects and designers responded by exploring new ways to design cities and adapt their practices to ensure a future where we can live together. Architecture after COVID is the first book to delve into the profound impacts of the pandemic on the architectural profession. It raises thought-provoking questions about the interconnectedness of architectural production, science, society, and spatial practice, questions that have been latent in the field for years but were brought to the forefront by the pandemic.

The book explores how the pandemic altered the spatial conventions of everyday life in cities, reshaping building typologies and challenging traditional notions of urban design. It also examines the ongoing risk of pandemics and the need to rethink the social dimension of architecture and urban design. Ultimately, the book proposes a radical reevaluation of the conditions of architectural practice, advocating for a more collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to design.

Packed with interviews and case studies from a diverse range of contemporary design practices, Architecture after COVID will inspire debates among architectural practitioners and theorists alike. Its broad perspective and deep exploration of professional issues make it a valuable resource for the discipline well beyond the scope of the COVID pandemic. The book sheds light on the long-lasting bond between cities, science, and society as we navigate the transition towards a new normal.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 214 x 139 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350271067