Hashim Sarkis is the Aga Khan Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism in Muslim Societies at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. His work critically examines the intricate relationship between architecture, urbanism, and societal structures across diverse cultural landscapes. Sarkis delves into how urban forms and architectural expressions mirror and shape social dynamics, with a particular focus on Muslim societies. Through his academic research and teaching, he fosters a deeper understanding of the urban environment and its profound connection to human communities.
Exploring innovative concepts of cohabitation, this book delves into the future of living arrangements in Venice and other urban environments. It presents a vision that combines architecture, social dynamics, and cultural influences, addressing the challenges and possibilities of shared living spaces. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical examples, it invites readers to rethink communal living and its potential to enhance community ties and urban life.
This volume explores an unbuilt yet iconic project by Le Corbusier - the Venice Hospital. The study includes an account of de la Fuente's involvement in the project, previously unpublished drawings from his archive, and a reprint of Alison Smithson's seminal essay on "mat" buildings.