On the occasion of the book Radical Justice (EN) / Radicale Rechtvaardigheid (NL), PAF invites author Nani Jansen Reventlow on Thursday 4 June to join the conversation about the book, her work, and its intersections with the fields of architecture and design. Moderated by Luce Beeckmans, we will explore together with the audience how themes from the book, such as climate justice and decolonization, resonate within architectural and design practices.

In ‘Radical Justice’, Nani Jansen Reventlow outlines how we can begin building a fundamentally different future today: a society in which freedom, equality, and justice are central, and where everyone has equal opportunities. Drawing on her experience as a human rights lawyer and inspired by influential thinkers in anti-racism and social justice, she offers a sharp and accessible collection of 9 essays on how to build a better world that invites both reflection and action. From an intersectional and decolonial perspective, the book examines how justice can take shape today. This evening, we ask ourselves: What can we do in architectural practice, and how can design contribute to more just and inclusive ways of working and living?

During this evening, we will place insights from the book alongside today’s design practice. We explore how themes such as freedom and equality can also be given space within architectural practice, and how design can contribute to dismantling oppressive structures. What role can architecture play in building a more just society, grounded in collective well-being?

We will open the conversation with the audience and invite everyone to share experiences, questions, and perspectives, and to collectively reflect on how these themes can be translated into our own practices.

More information can be found on PAF’s website.