PHOTO ESSAY & TALK A META HOUSE

Wednesday, 21 August 2024 / 7pm – 8pm

Venue: Meta House Phnom Penh / #48 Street 228

FREE EVENT – NO REGISTRATION

with Carlo Santoro,

PhD, Architecture & Construction, Italy

Director, MiMü Phnom Penh, Cambodia

www.linkedin.com/in/santoro-carlo-phd

DE-GENTRIFYING SIGNS IN ITALY: REFLECTIONS FROM CAMBODIA

Since the 1980s, Phnom Penh’s urban fabric is transforming dramatically, reflecting the interests of diverse actors. Today, gentrification is creeping into its city center, marked by condo towers and foreign influence. However, young Cambodian architects are reclaiming this space, championing local livability and walkability.

A photo essay explores a contrasting trend: de-gentrification in Vasto, Italy, my hometown. These early signs prompt reflection on reclaiming public spaces and reconsidering cultural identity. As these distant cities evolve, they offer a chance to envision a more inclusive, fluid urban future. (Carlo Santoro)

#UrbanDesign #Gentrification #Architecture

Supported by META HOUSE Phnom Penh, Italian Cambodian Arts Project, CICADA Association, MiMü Phnom Penh, Metaestetica Lab