Fernando Luiz Lara

Fernando Luiz Lara, Professor of architecture at the Weitzman School of Design, engages in a thought-provoking discussion about his book, emphasizing a critical reevaluation of Eurocentrism in architectural theory. He explores the link between modernization and colonization, highlighting how pre-colonial histories are often overlooked. Lara also introduces the concept of relational urbanism, critiques Western abstraction, and repositions favelas as sites of resistance. His insights challenge listeners to rethink American spaces through diverse cultural lenses.