Between Classes
The stark inequalities in contemporary cities are leaving a large, visible mark on their maps, segmenting them and creating chasms of every kind. A person’s life expectancy and possibilities for prospering continue to be decisively shaped by the particular Barcelona neighbourhood they are born in. Architecture and urban planning need to serve, above all, as a counterweight to the class gap.
Permanently threatened by the predatory logic of speculation, the right to decent and accessible housing continues to be one of the most pressing needs facing architecture and urban policies today. But there are many others as well: the right to education, culture, participation and access to a whole host of opportunities that enable each citizen to imagine and choose their path. What can architecture do to produce more egalitarian and accessible spaces?
List of activities
Landlord Open House
From 05/05/2022 to 30/06/2022
Augmented reality During Model. Barcelona Architectures Festival we will see Paral·lel in another light thanks to the work of Farzin Lotfi- Jam, Júlia Nueno Guitart and Austin McInnis. “Valor del sòl” [Value of Land] is an artistic augmented-reality project that shows us, and makes us aware of, the value of land in our city. On Avinguda del Paral·lel, city residents will be able to observe those hidden property structures that govern peoples chances of obtaining a home in Barcelona. How is the city separated into economic classes and strata? Will it continue to be like this in the future? Can we coexist in a city that is for everyone? Més informació