Heinrich Wolff: Architecture can make the world a better place

For Heinrich Wolff the role of architecture involves developing an agenda for social change.

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Heinrich Wolff is an architect who believes architecture can and should be used as a force for social change, and to address issues of inequality.
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With architecture as a force for social change in societies where inequality is rife, Heinrich Wolff believes architecture needs to be both engaged and autonomous. He talks about working in the South African context, saying:

Our generation is certainly tasked with turning around the injustices of the past.

Wolff shows examples of his work that manage to achieve this. These include urban homes, schools in disadvantaged communities and hospitals.

People are expecting real change real fast, says Wolff.

 

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Heinrich Wolff on architecture as a force of social change
Heinrich Wolff on architecture as a force of social change
Talks • Duration: 00:32:55 • 6 Sep 12
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