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Writing Design Fiction - Relocating a City in Crisis (Hardcover)
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Writing Design Fiction - Relocating a City in Crisis (Hardcover)
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Written by leading design philosopher Tony Fry, Writing Design
Fiction: Relocating a City in Crisis is both an introduction to the
power of "design fiction" in the design process, and a
novella-length work of fiction in itself-telling the dramatic story
of the relocation of the City of Harshon. Set in the near future,
Harshon, a delta city, is facing environmental catastrophe due to
rising sea levels-consequently, a decision is made to relocate the
entire city inland. A diverse cast of voices-including an
architect, a journalist, an economist, a construction worker, and
residents-narrate the extraordinary challenges and complexities
which follow. This work presents a real-world scenario which, in
coming decades, will face many of the world's cities. The fictional
format provides a novel way of exploring the very serious inherent
technical, social, political, economic and cultural challenges. The
story provides a rehearsal of the design challenges which are
likely to face architects, planners, and designers in an uncertain
global future. "Design fiction" is a fast-growing area within
design and architecture, increasingly deployed as a serious
methodology by designers as a tool in scenario planning. Writing
Design Fiction takes the practice to a higher level conceptually
and theoretically, but also practically. The book is divided into
four parts, with the fictional narrative bookended by further
critical analysis. Part One shows how a critique of existing modes
of design fiction can lead to more grounded and critical thinking
and practice. Part Three critically reflects on the narrative,
while Part Four presents the practical application of the second
order design fiction approach. This book demonstrates the value of
a more developed mode of design fiction to students, professional
designers and architects across the breadth of design practices, as
well as to other disciplines interested in the future of cities.
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