How does architecture inform and relate to hip-hop? One a movement and subculture borne from underrepresented communities, another a technical and academic practice of design and building, the two have more in common than meets the eye. In his new book Hip-Hop Architecture, Sekou Cooke explores the necessary and powerful intersections of hip-hop architecture as a new type of design philosophy vital to uplifting marginalized voices in design and architecture. Cooke's work comes at a critical juncture in the study and practice of architecture, as the field confronts a legacy of racism and academic elitism that has long excluded and oppressed marginalized communities.

Part history, field guide, conversation, and manifesto, the book challenges the reader to imagine new architectural ideas through a lens of hip-hop, and to see architecture as an integral part of hip-hop's cultural expression. The work is richly illustrated with inspirational case studies of architectural projects and creative practices, and interspersed with interludes and interviews with key architects, designers, and academics in the field.

Join Open House New York for a discussion with author Sekou Cooke and OHNY Board Member Saundra Thomas about how this provocative new book will offer fresh perspectives to anyone interested in the intersections of architecture, design, race, and culture.