PHOTO ESSAY & TALK A META HOUSE
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 / 7pm – 8pm
Venue: Meta House Phnom Penh / #48 Street 228
FREE EVENT - NO REGISTRATION

with Carlo Santoro, 
PhD, Architecture & Construction, Italy
Director, MiMü Phnom Penh, Cambodia
www.linkedin.com/in/santoro-carlo-phd

DE-GENTRIFYING SIGNS IN ITALY: 
REFLECTIONS FROM CAMBODIA

Since the 1980s, Phnom Penh's urban fabric is transforming dramatically, reflecting the interests of diverse actors. Today, gentrification is creeping into its city center, marked by condo towers and foreign influence. However, young Cambodian architects are reclaiming this space, championing local livability and walkability.
A photo essay explores a contrasting trend: de-gentrification in Vasto, Italy, my hometown. These early signs prompt reflection on reclaiming public spaces and reconsidering cultural identity. As these distant cities evolve, they offer a chance to envision a more inclusive, fluid urban future. (Carlo Santoro)

#UrbanDesign #Gentrification #Architecture

Supported by 
META HOUSE Phnom Penh
Italian Cambodian Arts Project
CICADA Association
MiMü Phnom Penh
Metaestetica Lab