Building Character: The Racial Politics of Modern Architectural Style (Culture Politics & the Built Environment)

Building Character by Charles Davis is a groundbreaking book that uncovers the hidden racial undertones in modern architectural styles.

By examining the works of five influential theorists, Davis reveals how these designs were shaped by the social and political context of their time, and how they reinforced or challenged dominant ideologies of race and identity.

This book provides a much-needed revisionist history of modern architecture, one that recognizes the ways in which architectural organicism was used to consciously relate the perceived racial and architectural 'characters' of a nation to the people they served.

With its thoughtful analysis and engaging writing style, Building Character is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of race, architecture, and history.