International Architecture Centres
The development of architecture centres around the world has been stimulated by a rise of public interest in architecture towards the close of the twentieth century combined with an increase in democratic practice, citizenship and public participation. Each centre has developed its own identity in response to the area it serves, working to make architecture and the built environment accessible to the public.
'International Architecture Centres' is the definitive guide to the network of architecture centres established in the UK, Europe and North America. It features papers presented at the conference 'The Value of Architecture Centres' at the British Museum, London on 18-19 June 2002. The aim of the conference was to raise awareness of the important role of architecture centres in promoting architecture and design, and as public forums for debating the past, present and future of cities.
The book, edited by Hannah Ford and Bridget Sawyers, functions as a guide, presenting information about the network of centres; it also serves to define the role of architecture centres in contributing to ongoing debate on urban renaissance. The directory is accompanied by case studies of three of the centres and a series of specially commissioned essays by key cultural commentators.
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