"As Brazilian philosopher Marilena Chauí reminds us, the word derives from the Latin colere, which means "to take care of." In that sense, agriculture means taking care of the soil, while religious cults are the care of the gods. At its core, culture is the creation of symbolic universes, expressed through different languages, including architecture, that weave connections across time."
"This month, ArchDaily explores The Architecture of Culture Today, asking a central question: How does architecture shape the way culture is produced, consumed, and experienced? This theme examines how architecture both shapes and responds to cultural life - from the permanence of museums, theaters, and libraries to the ephemerality of pavilions, installations, and virtual platforms. It considers the architect's role in curation, scenography, and exhibition design, as well as the portrayal of cultural spaces in film and digital representations."
Culture consists of the knowledge and practices people use to express themselves and make sense of the world collectively. The Latin root colere, meaning 'to take care of,' links culture to care practices such as agriculture and religious cults. Architecture functions as a language of culture, creating symbolic universes that weave connections across time, safeguarding memory while opening future possibilities. Architecture shapes and responds to cultural life through permanent institutions and ephemeral platforms, and through curation, scenography, and exhibition design. Historical typologies, contested monuments, and new technologies including artificial intelligence influence preservation, representation, and public engagement with cultural heritage.
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