Abhay Narasimhan is a student of architecture at the University of Southern California and is interested in exploring alternative spatial systems through the lens of architecture, urbanism, and sociology. Currently, he seeks to learn from informality as a framework for architecture and social organisation.
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Liron's Tale of Two Neighbourhoods.
An interview with Liron Shalit, our filmmaker-in-residence. He is an award-winning documentary filmmaker focused on social issues, human rights, and ethical urbanism. Recently, the urbz office hosted a screening of his film Living Euljiro that traces the neglected losses of those living within a centuries-old district of maze-like alleys at the heart of Seoul (Synopsis). We speak to him about his craft, his lessons from Euljiro, and his time here in Dharavi.
Living Euljiro: Movie Screening
Living Euljiro is a film directed by Liron Shalit. Liron has been creating award-winning short documentaries since 2017, exploring themes such as social issues, human rights, disability, natural disasters, and urban life. Since relocating to Seoul in 2022, he has focused on documenting disappearing spaces and communities, capturing the distinctive culture of Euljiro and the stories of the people who live and work there.
The Well-Travelled Welder
Kamlesh is an itinerant welder who has lived and worked in different parts of the country. Kamlesh represents the skilled workforce that quietly underpins the city’s built environment. This is his story...
Koliwada for the Uninitiated
For the uninitiated, Koliwada is a mystical labyrinth. I assumed I could take it on, find my way. How little I know...