Marie-Louise Richards

2 months ago | architectural-review.com | William Curtis |David Cohn |Hassina Mechaï |Marie-Louise Richards

The multicultural working-class neighbourhood of El Raval, in the historic centre of Barcelona, is one of the most densely inhabited urban quarters in Europe. Flats are small and overcrowded, streets are narrow, and parks are few and far between, making public space a vital necessity.

Mar 5, 2024 | architectural-review.com | Marie-Louise Richards |Kristina Rapacki

The work of the abolitionist and civil rights activist is a cornerstone for architects advocating spatial justiceAngela Davis is the recipient of the Ada Louise Huxtable Prize for Contribution to Architecture 2024, part of the 2024 W Awards. Read the full announcementCalls to ‘defund the police’, abolish the penal system and demolish prisons most recently entered mainstream consciousness during the 2020 racial justice protests in the United States.