

The architecture of power
Jul 12, 2024
Professor Sophia Psarra discusses how architecture shapes power structures in parliaments worldwide. Topics include the evolution of parliamentary design from ancient Greece to modern Europe, the symbolism of parliamentary layouts, challenges in creating the Scottish parliament, and architectural choices in post-colonial nations.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Democratic Assemblies in Ancient Athens and Viking Scandinavia
01:55 • 2min
Evolution of Parliamentary Layouts
03:39 • 5min
Exploring the architectural challenges in creating the Scottish parliament
09:09 • 2min
Exploring Architectural Choices and National Identity in Post-Colonial Nations
11:27 • 4min