Owen Hatherley

Owen Hatherley is a British writer and journalist renowned for his incisive critiques of architecture, urbanism, and culture. Born in Southampton in 1981, he studied English at the University of London before pursuing a Master's degree in Philosophy at Birkbeck College. Hatherley gained prominence with his debut book, "Militant Modernism," which challenged conventional perceptions of modernist architecture. His subsequent works, including "A Guide to the New Ruins of Great Britain" and "Trans-Europe Express," continue to explore the socio-political dimensions of urban landscapes. An influential voice in contemporary architectural discourse, Hatherley regularly contributes to publications like The Guardian and The Architectural Review.