At the Forefront of the Black Architectural Movement

Robert Clarke answers 10 questions in a Q&A on creating a Black architectural style, his design inspirations, and why he chose to study at RWU. Here’s a snippet:

Q: Can architecture be a tool for social change? 

Clarke: While there isn’t a singular Black identity, there are Black American cultural traditions that make up a family of Black identities. This is a valuable lens through which to inform design and, perhaps, some perceptions of the Black aesthetic (which isn’t a monolith). I think it’s possible to develop a Black American aesthetic agenda in architecture, to give meaning to a set of experiences and have them infused into a unique and valuable kind of architectural movement. 

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