Volume 29: The Urban Conspiracy

by C-Lab GSAPP, Archis, AMO

The term senior moment typically refers to an age-related lapse in memory, logical thinking, or sense of orientation. But appearing at a loss is merely a common trick to conceal actions that are part of a highly coordinated effort. Driven by deep-seated memories and using long-term spatial planning, the elderly have been conspiring to realize a surprising plan. VOLUME 29 uncovers this historical phase, or Senior Moment of elderly triumph. The issue presents the plan, identifies the locations, members, and assets, and uncovers strategies involved. With Leon Krier, Michael Graves, Yoko Ono, Paola Antonelli, Aubrey the Grey, John Beard, Francesco Bonami, Deane Simpson, Felipe Correa, Junya Ishigami, Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Linda Fried, Anne-Sophie Parent,  Rebecca Chiu, Naho Kubota, Andrew Carle, Alan Simpson, Ted Fishman, Ramo Gheerawo and Sean Donahue, Benedict Clouette and Marlisa Wise, Gesine Marquardt, and Lebbeus Woods.

184 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2011

About the author

C-Lab is a research group at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation that explores the relationships between people, technologies, and design.

We study the possible roles for new technologies in buildings and cities, and we propose ways to enrich the experience of architecture.