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Drawing learnings from the structures of our built environment, Reconstruction marries a selection of our most iconic features with newly commissioned responses from insightful voices around the world. Issue 001 brings together the Archive of Modern Architecture in Syria and photographer Eglė Kisieliūtė for a pressing questioning of the Eurocentric narrative which has long dominated the architectural space, and the unexpected compositions which can reframe our vision.
Our fifth issue explores the theme of ‘resolve’ with input from an extraordinary global network of talents. Across four chapters – the places, the people, the thoughts and the tangents – we explore topics which are challenging, complex, thought provoking and diverse. Featuring Izat Arundell, TABLEAU, Lukhanyo Mdingi, Lena Dobrowolska and more.
Our fourth issue explores the theme of ‘perspective’ by way of an exciting whirlwind of contributions from incredible talents around the world. João Farkas takes our cover with the boldest image we’ve fronted to date – punchy, vibrant and utterly unexpected, it marks the evolution of our publication. Featuring Donald Urquhart, Chiara Zonca, Tamsin Green, Nuno Serrao and more.
Our opening feature, Sanctuary, was shot by Edinburgh based photographer Ruairidh McGlynn and gives a quietly powerful insight into Scotland’s mountain bothy culture. From here we’re transported around the world in our third issue, themed around ‘displacement.’ Featuring Graeme Massie, Jacqueline Donachie, Streetview Portraits, Billy Kenrick and more.
Featuring a broad spectrum of creatives, from established names to up and coming talent, issue 002 discusses the concept of ‘elements’ across a series of features which are elegant, challenging, thought provoking and breathtakingly beautiful. Featuring Donagh Horgan, Vesna Vrdoljak, Ghazi Hussein, David Linklater and more.
Featuring a broad spectrum of creatives, from established names to up and coming talent, issue 001 discusses the concept of ‘beginnings.’ Features range from a poetic exploration of love and loss to an insightful take on the advertising industry, photographic exploration of home and an examination of modern day vagrants and beatniks. Featuring Rupi Kaur, Stacey Hunter, Corbin Chase, BD Graft and more.
For the architecture lover, we’ve curated a considered edit of publications sharing poignant insights on the built environment from around the world.
