The seminar series aims to spark a resurgence of research into the architectural left by critically examining its role in contemporary discourse and professional practice.
The school was pleased to welcome Dr Dani Child (University of Manchester) and Dr Charlotte Grace (Royal College of Art), who joined MSA faculty members Dr Sam Holden and George Jepson for the most recent seminar in November 2024. The panel discussed the concept of ‘labour’ within architecture, exploring the panellist’s research into topics ranging from the work of Sergio Ferro, space making in Kurdistan, and post-neoliberalism in architecture. The discussion was joined by a lively audience, asking questions of class, spatial labour, and the profession.
Dr Sam Holden, Lecturer at Manchester School of Architecture, is the organiser of the What’s Left in Architecture series. He adds:
“Beyond the dominance of social architecture, there is no collective vision of an architectural left and this panel series serves to bring diverse political spectrums into collegial debate. ‘What’s Left’ is open to staff, students, and the public, and we welcome you to join us at future sessions”
Dr Holden explores the debates raised in the What’s Left in Architecture series in a his recently published article in Architectural Research Quarterly (ARQ), titled The Limits of Social Architecture: The Tension Between Aims and Actions.
For more details about the What’s Left in Architecture series, please contact Dr Sam Holden