Essay Topic: The Transformative Power of Architecture: Small-Scale Community Impact
Using examples from Bangladesh and Burkina Faso, the author argues that true transformation is often more powerful at the local level, where small-scale interventions can have a profound impact on everyday life.
Jury Comments:
Elaine’s essay is a rigorous and insightful reflection on the concept of “transformative character” as opposed to “monumentalism.” She presents a well-structured and timely argument for considering transformative architecture as a measure of its social, cultural, and environmental impact at both the individual and community levels.