Objective

N.A.W. began with an aim to disrupt and re-form architecture’s current monologue – to tell stories through difference, and question who has the power to hold the dominant narrative in any given space. It has now evolved beyond the objective of representation in architecture writing. Its aim is to extend the definition and practice of writing and critical discourse to impact the wider culture of architecture. In practical terms, N.A.W. develops the journalistic skill, editorial connections and critical voice of its writers. Its core pedagogy relies on group discussion, joint experimentation, and practical execution of real written commissions and public events. All have dedicated deadlines and budgets. Through this development, it positions the role of writing as a collective, public practice.