In an era of rapid information exchange, as we appear more connected to global networks, the emergence of socio-cultural gaps and ruptures becomes increasingly apparent. New design strategies begin to appear, even as exchange across Southern and Northern Hemispheres expands and begins to shape our discipline. Evidence of unsung innovation suggests a need for deeper inquiry into the effects of disglobal forces.
This ACSA conference travels to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time since 1998, and only for the second time in its history. Our focus is to probe the shifting nature of north-south connections and discourses, and to expose the new modes of engagement between professional practice and architectural academia. This conference attempts to reflect on the highly lucid and fruitful production of architectural thinking from the professional and academic progressive communities of the world.