Infrastructure space

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Is infrastructure merely the plumbing and wiring of our environment, or is it the lifeblood of our spaces? Infrastructural systems enable the flow of people, goods, resources, and information, shaping buildings, cities, and entire nations. Recognizing this critical role, the text advocates for redefining infrastructure not just as a technical concern but as a political, economic, social, and aesthetic issue that impacts everyone. It argues for viewing infrastructure as essential for achieving resilient development and as a right to sustainable living. The work features twenty-five essays from architects, engineers, urban theorists, and policymakers, exploring infrastructure as a ‘thing,’ a ‘networked system,’ and an ‘agency’ across three chapters. These essays are complemented by a visual atlas that celebrates infrastructure's spatial qualities. Contributors include notable figures such as Marc Angélil, Tom Avermaete, Neil Brenner, Keller Easterling, and many others, along with a Visual Atlas of Infrastructure by Something Fantastic. This collection invites readers to reconsider the significance of infrastructure in shaping our world.