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most thoughtful review yet of “New Middles” is on The Architect's Newspaper.

The 2021 edition of Exhibit Columbus asks “What Is the Future of the Middle City?” The 2021 edition of Exhibit Columbus, the buildings step aside; they are not romanticized, rather they form a backdrop for speculative futures

Bracket 4: Takes Action … is out!
Edited by Neeraj Bhatia and Mason White
Designed by Haller Brun
Published by Applied Research and Design
This is the fourth volume in a series of books about architecture, environment, and digital culture.
The rise of several divisive leaders within contemporary politics, has once again brought action to the foreground. As a new generation makes their voices heard, they are also grappling to find effective platforms for action through design. This is particularly important to consider at a moment when the authoritative systems—Governments and corporations—appear more divergent to the voices on the ground. At the same time, within an increasingly pluralistic society, what we collectively value is increasingly unclear, which presents a primary challenge on taking action. Bracket [Takes Action] is situated at a critical point in history where the who, what, where, and how of action need to be re-conceptualized to relate to who we are, how we live, and how we communicate today. The role of design and the agency of the designer are at stake in facilitating or stifling action.
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