Design Within Reach - Lecture

On March 29, 2019, Bryan Maddock of Fantastic Offense delivered a lecture at Design Within Reach in Scottsdale, Arizona, as part of the Alternative Architectures series. His talk explored how architecture can proactively shape the future of cities, emphasizing speculative design and visionary urbanism. Accompanied by a slideshow, Maddock shared insights from Fantastic Offense’s research-driven approach, challenging conventional architectural thinking.

Alternative Architectures: Imagining Our Future Cities
DATE:
March 29, 2019

LOCATION: Scottsdale, Arizona

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Segment of the poster for the Design Within Reach event with Bryan Maddock
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