In Weaponized Architecture, architect Léopold Lambert looks at how architecture is conceived or instrumentalized as a political weapon.
Lambert's study explores the power of architecture as a political weapon through history, from the wide 'boulevards' designed by Haussmann to allow for an easy movement of the artillery and cavalry in Paris to the mobile fences deployed by police forces during the G8 in Genoa to control mass demonstrations.
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Does anyone know where you can get a copy of this? It sounds interesting, but I can't find a source to buy or download it.
Hello,
the book will be out in about a month from now. You are likely to find it in bookshops with a reasonable architectural section all around the world. Moreover, the publisher, dpr-barcelona will provide an additional "print on demand" service once it will be out.
To know more you can go on their website: http://www.dpr-barcelona.com/index.php?/ongoing/weaponized-architecture/
Thanks a lot for your interest, it means a lot.
Leopold Lambert
Thanks! I'll keep an eye out for it!
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