On Monument: Permanence and Change

To what extent is a monument representative of a city and its identity?

On Monument interrogates the traditional forms of monumentality and the failure of permanence to capture the ongoing social and political changes of the city. The project challenges the manifestation of deeply embedded social structures in our cities by questioning the static nature of monumental architecture. It proposes alternative perspectives on how cities can represent themselves and evolve in tandem with societal changes through non-traditional and non-hierarchical forms of architecture.

With a focus on Mexico City and Latin American Feminism, On Monument proposes a shift towards recognizing and celebrating change as a significant aspect of urban life while honoring the history and memory of the city. By reimagining monumentality as an appreciation for evolving narratives and diverse voices, the project initiates a dialogue on reshaping urban spaces to be more reflective of contemporary social realities.