Free space against Private space

Free space is a disappearing necessity within the city. Where the underpinnings of civilisation itself (democracy, free speech) are supposed to be held, are replaced with objects of commercial gain, and even public spaces capable of holding demonstrations, are purchased and become silent in debate. Joshua Prine Ramus (in his TED lecture) spoke of the library being one of the very few places available to a citizen as ‘free space’, and as such should be something beyond traditional forms imposing silence, they need open spaces, mixing areas and even conversation. It is these qualities that my building should embody, TED lasts for two weeks only, it needs an occupation for other times, like the city needs free space.http://www.rex-ny.com/