Speculative Coolness: Architecture, Media, the Real, and the Virtual

Cantley's work explores the emergence of a liminal territory between the real and the virtual, showcasing experimental architecture/design praxis. Speculative Coolness surveys and collects this work, presenting projects that speculate on the Architecture[s] that might occupy this territory. The book features resolved projects and work[s] that are under development, alongside critical essays that explore the disciplinary, social, and cultural context of the work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Cantley's groundbreaking work provides a unique and essential perspective on the emergence of a liminal space that exists between the physical and digital realms, yet remains largely unexplored by mainstream architecture. In his book, Speculative Coolness: Surveys and Collects a Highly Experimental Architecture/Design Praxis, Cantley presents a curated selection of his most innovative projects, which aim to unravel the complexities and potentialities of this new territory. Through these projects, he explores the conditions, contexts, and media logics that govern this emerging realm, and speculates on the architectural forms that it might inhabit and the ways in which it might shape our future.

The book is divided into two sections: resolved projects and works in progress. The resolved projects showcase completed works that have already made significant contributions to the field, while the works in progress offer a glimpse into the ongoing explorations and experiments of Cantley and his team. These projects span a wide range of disciplines, including architecture, urbanism, design, and technology, and demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of this new field.

In addition to the project presentations, the book includes a series of critical essays written by renowned architectural practitioners and theorists. These essays provide valuable insights into the disciplinary, social, and cultural context of Cantley's work, highlighting its importance in expanding the boundaries of architectural knowledge. The essays explore topics such as the role of technology in shaping architectural practice, the relationship between architecture and the environment, and the potential for speculative design to challenge established norms and conventions.

Overall, Speculative Coolness: Surveys and Collects a Highly Experimental Architecture/Design Praxis is a groundbreaking and thought-provoking exploration of the emerging field of speculative architecture. Cantley's work offers a valuable contribution to the discourse on the future of architecture and provides a platform for further exploration and experimentation in this exciting and rapidly evolving field.

Weight: 671g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032318882