The Album Architectures collection reflects on contemporary heritage through the architectural landscapes of cities. This edition focuses on the modernist architecture and urban transformation of Maputo, Mozambique. Featuring photography by Giovanna Silva, it captures the postcolonial city’s evolving landscape and social fabric, serving as a lens to explore changes to its streets, public spaces, and urban adaptation. Interviews with Ana Tostões and Ana Raquel Machava provide insights into Maputo’s architectural heritage and challenges, while architects Matteo Poli and Luca Astorri discuss its possible futures and enduring legacies, examining resilience and identity.
128 pages, 24 x 32 cm, softcover, Caryatide (Paris).