I am thrilled to share my article titled “A New Theorization of Non-Binary Urban Geographies: Introducing the ‘Urban Grotesque’”, where I attempt to contribute to the urban literature with a new theory. The article has been published in Geografiska Annaler Series B, Human Geography, a journal with roots dating back to 1919.

The “urban grotesque” theory, which I propose as a response to heteronormativity and binary thinking—what I believe to be the greatest pitfalls of architecture and urban design—has been the product of a long and thoughtful process.

When the language of architecture is “line”, writing theory as an architect unfortunately doesn’t come easily. Adding to this is the fact that architectural education often overlooks incorporating theories from sociology, psychology, anthropology, and geography into its curriculum. As a result, architects trying to develop a new theory in the humanities may feel like they are navigating through uncharted territory.

Despite these challenges, I am delighted to share this article, the result of a challenging yet deeply rewarding process.

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