UChicago Architecture

Reminder that we are meeting at 7pm CST TONIGHT!!! to discuss the Greenhouse Design competition andother UChiArch events! Stop by to learn more :)

Zoom Link: https://uchicago.zoom.us/j/92952647778?pwd=ZzJCMXNETUpwcXRwOGJQaTBYc3lTdz09

As UChicago’s architecture RSO, we wanted to make an explicit statement against racism and in support of Black Lives Matter movement.

We acknowledge that architecture is often complicit in racist power structures and employed to reinforce racist power structures. The discipline itself perpetuates systemic racism and inequality/inequity; the fact that 3% of licensed architects are Black and 0.3% are Black women is a testament to the severity of this issue which needs to be changed.

As a club, we hope to support and engage with students of all backgrounds and encourage all students to think critically about these issues. Most of all, we resolve to be compassionate and support our Black peers and neighbors.

Look out for future posts regarding continued dialogue and more resources.