Ryan Scavnicky is an architect, educator, writer and critic. He started Extra Office, a media practice working on architecture criticism through new media. The most widely known work from this has been YouTube videos on contemporary architecture events and architecture theory of video games.
Which three books would you recommend?
Theory of the Gimmick Sianne Ngai
This book is for anyone who wants to know how the silly and small things like "as seen on tv" are part of a larger story of economics, aesthetics, and politics. It is really crucial writing.
Capitalist RealismMark Fisher
This is a book for anyone struggling to understand contemporary societal problems who might have trouble making their underlying connections. This critique of capitalism centers the conversation about the difficulties people face in everyday life, and it is extremely helpful for anyone looking for a grand narrative.
Full Moon SoupAlastair Graham
There are no words, only incredible illustrations of the Hotel Splendide. It is one section cut of a building, and it is an amazing and fun story!
Whose reading list are you most curious about?
Aaron Betsky.