Big ressource on architecture, politics of space, urbanism and squatting

Definition, history and local-based approach of squatting:






http://www.spatialagency.net/database/why/political/squatting

Clifton Mansions - Brixton

This is the link for there regeneration proposal:

http://www.abcbrixton.org/dmdocuments/CMI%20Proposal%20June%2007.pdf

Clifton Mansions Initiative (CMI) aims to regenerate “Clifton Mansions”, a heritage building in Brixton Town Centre within its historic context. Clifton Mansions is a valuable asset to Brixton, contributing to its historic identity. CMI believes that the regeneration of this historic building could not only improve the quality of the town’s built environment but also act as catalyst for the alleviation of social and economic problems in the area, by providing a base for cultural revival. The aim is to purchase the building and establish a cultural centre with self-financing and sustainable intermediate rent live/work spaces plus added retail units.

Clifton Mansions Initiative was formed in 2006 by a group of concerned local residents who wish to see the building restored and brought back into sustainable use reflecting its history.

the Homeless Art Collective

http://www.subwaygallery.com/ART%20MINE.html

Cultural, artistic & political asylum in Berlin

Here is a very interesting and quite surprising initiative from Germany and its chancellor Angela Markel - The Contemporary Art Museum of Casoria, in Italy and its director, Antonio Manfredi have been offered a refuge in an emblematic squat in Berlin!

As through the project we're aiming for the development and setting up of pop up space to showcase some artistic and local community based work, this is some outstanding example of what can be achieved on a long term basis or through a co-operative government policy.

http://www.systranet.fr/turl/?systranpopupmode=1&systrangui=/web&systranuid=aHR0cC13d3cuYXJ0Y2xhaXIuY29tL3NpdGUvYXJjaGl2ZXMvZG9jc19hcnRpY2xlLzg1MzY2L3VuLW11c2VlLWl0YWxpZW4tZXQtc29uLWRpcmVjdGV1ci10cm91dmVudC1yZWZ1Z2UtZGFucy11bi1zcXVhdC1iZXJsaW5vaXMtLnBocC9mcl9lbg==&systranbanner=1


P.S.  the page was initially posted on a french site, it has been generically translated thus some bits might be a bit odd.

Battersea derelict complex

Previously squatted, large industrial complex in Battersea has been left derelict after eviction and subsequent vandalisation. At some point Camelot company installed their occupants there.

 

 

 

Beauty in decay

Amazing architecture of these buildings rather than being used is left completely abandoned for further damage. These beautifully shot pictures show post - industrial reality of Detroit.

from:

Beauty in Decay: The Art of Urban Exploration,  compiled by RomanyWG & published by Pro-Actif Communications, 2010.

Video Documentary

I can't seem to get the actual video up on the page.. but here's a link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5006979090478328075