Abbas Taher
Al Nuri Preservation
The role of architects before, during, and after war remains a complex subject warranting academic examination. Despite our lack of direct control over architectural outcomes, we are intrinsically engaged in political processes, akin to politicians, albeit with varying degrees of influence. Navigating the politicization inherent in architecture, architects are tasked with challenging societal narratives surrounding war, advocating for peace, and ameliorating its profound impacts on affected communities.
The ascendancy of urban warfare as a predominant mode of conflict underscores the urgency for architects to grapple with the intricacies of post-war reconstruction and reconciliation efforts. Recent events, typified by wars around the world, underscore humanity’s recurring failure to heed historical lessons, prompting reflection on the enduring allure of warfare and its underlying economic incentives. In light of these considerations, architects are compelled to scrutinize their potential role in fostering a more peaceful future, notwithstanding the inherent uncertainties surrounding their involvement in conflict discourse.
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