Owen Hatherley
Owen Hatherley is a British writer and journalist known for his works on architecture, politics, and culture. He has authored several books that critique urbanism and modern architecture, often focusing on the social and political implications of architectural design.
Books
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1. The Alienation Effect
A trenchant collection of essays that examines how architecture and urban design shape and reflect political power, arguing that buildings and planning are not neutral aesthetics but active sites of ideological struggle; it surveys modernist and post‑war projects, critiques the commodification and nostalgia that drive contemporary redevelopment and gentrification, and calls for a politically aware approach to the built environment that defends public space and social needs against market forces.
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