Land-formations Tectonic-grounds: The Foundations of a Research by Design Practice

Alfredo Ramírez, Clara Olóriz Sanjuán, Essay, High Density, Middle Density, Territory and mobility.

Architectural Association Landscape Urbanism, Cartography, Challenge, Digital design, Efficiency, Efficiency measures, Essay, Extreme conditions, Geology, Interaction, Land formations, Land uses, Landform Design, Landscape urbanism, Resilience, Social ecosystem, Social environment, Tectonic grounds, Territory, Urban management.

These are extraordinarily uncertain times.

As 2021 progresses, we must assume that we are inevitably moving towards a new scenario that, in many respects, has yet to be precisely defined and could mark the beginning of a new era.


In addition to an increasing list of pressing social and environmental issues, the past few months have shown us how all aspects of our lives were severely impacted and potentially transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As one of the first reactions, the world of neoliberal governmentality and ethics is once again being scrutinized and questioned. The consequences of globalization have been quarantined.