Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America

Are you tired of seeing our built environment perpetuate systemic anti-Black racism? It's time for a change. Introducing Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America, a groundbreaking book that challenges architects to reimagine our cities and infrastructure. This New York Times critics’ pick is an urgent call to confront the legacies of race-based dispossession in 10 American cities. By celebrating the ways individuals and communities have transformed Black cultural spaces into sites of imagination, liberation, and resistance, this book is a powerful tool for architects looking to shape a more inclusive future.

With contributions from renowned architects, designers, artists, and writers, Reconstructions invites you on a journey through Atlanta, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and other significant American cities. Learn how these visionaries are mobilizing Black cultural forms and practices to create architectural projects that challenge the status quo. Stunning new photographs by artist David Hartt beautifully complement the thought-provoking essays and rich illustrations presented in this volume.

Museums play a crucial role in shaping our society, and Reconstructions is no exception. This book serves as a “field guide” for the exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, signaling its importance and relevance in the world of architecture. As you explore the pages of Reconstructions, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the impact architecture has on perpetuating or dismantling anti-Black racism.

Are you ready to be part of the movement to reconstruct our built environment? Join us in embracing the challenge laid out in Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America. Together, we can create a future where architecture is a force for equality and justice. Get your copy now!