Unvoiced Heritage: Queerfeminist Care for Tabooed Spaces

Abstract

What narratives remain concealed within spaces and lives that have been neglected or systematically silenced? How might we reinterpret architectural history beyond the established canon? In what ways can queer feminist perspectives expand or transform traditional heritage conservation practices? Furthermore, what planning methodologies could challenge patriarchal structures? This volume compiles contributions from scholars, activists, and practitioners who engage with queer feminist methodologies in research, planning, and spatial appropriation. Rather than concentrating solely on the material conservation of buildings, the essays articulate a broader conception of architecture as a social, emotional, and political fabric. They explore alternative histori o graphical forms, offer critical analyses of art and architecture, and propose conservation strategies that interrogate dominant narratives while creating space for diverse and non-linear memories. Central to this discourse are sites marginal ised or rendered invisible by patriarchal power structures. In addition to the scholarly contributions, student projects from TU Wien illustrate potential applications of queer feminist theory in design practice. By incorporating contributions in both German and English, the volume fosters a dialogue that challenges conventional knowledge and advocates for new approach es to remem bering, preserving, and envisioning architecture.