Spaces of Birth, Spaces of Death
Venice, Italy / London, UK
In our continuing efforts to understand the changing nature of our cities and the needs of their inhabitants we will look closely at small adjustments and larger infrastructural change to some of their least examined places. Times of birth and death represent the two of the most momentous times of our lives, and those of our families and friends. Often, the spaces where these events are played out are ill considered and show scant regard for what is happening inside, and here too people’s power and agency is often disregarded. The theme of our year will centre on research by AAD Cities Research Group, University College London and Glasgow University who are investigating the places where people give birth and die: usually hospitals and birth centres. Students proposals suggest an alternative to the current norms so that the profound transitional journeys of birthing and dying are made better for those experiencing them.
Teaching partner: Colin O’Sullivan
Venice, Italy / London, UK
In our continuing efforts to understand the changing nature of our cities and the needs of their inhabitants we will look closely at small adjustments and larger infrastructural change to some of their least examined places. Times of birth and death represent the two of the most momentous times of our lives, and those of our families and friends. Often, the spaces where these events are played out are ill considered and show scant regard for what is happening inside, and here too people’s power and agency is often disregarded. The theme of our year will centre on research by AAD Cities Research Group, University College London and Glasgow University who are investigating the places where people give birth and die: usually hospitals and birth centres. Students proposals suggest an alternative to the current norms so that the profound transitional journeys of birthing and dying are made better for those experiencing them.
Teaching partner: Colin O’Sullivan