Oluwaremilekun Ojumu
CONTACT
remiojumu@yahoo.co.uk
This is a critical design project that delves into a speculative future scenario where an all-encompassing social network dominates the public domain.
Drawing inspiration from the ancient Greek Agora, it examines the potential of architecture to facilitate mass expression and demonstration, highlighting the need for intentional design to foster inclusive and representative public spaces.
Public Sphere: Architecture of the Protest
At its core, the project presents an evocative underground headquarters, inspired by Oscar Niemeyer's Siege du PCF, as a symbolic space of opposition to the pervasive control of the network.
Exploring themes of protest architecture, free speech, the architect's role in manifestations and the transformative influence of public squares, 'Architecture of the Protest' encourages contemplation on the profound impact of design in building communities and promoting societal transformation.
