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Desire lines and defensive architecture in modern urban environments
Tuesday 27 January 2026 19:00
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Join us on Tuesday 27th of January, 19:00-22:00 for a cozy collective Reading Counterpower session. We will be reading aloud together: Desire lines and defensive architecture in modern urban environments by Naomi Smith and Peter Walters. Stripping Architecture will join us to deepen our discussion on what we can learn from direct action initiatives.
Through this series, we aim to learn from past and present struggles and build community while doing so – because it’s time to build another world together.
No prior reading needed!
📅 Tuesday January 27th
⏲️ Time: 19h00 – 22h00
📍 De Opstand, The Hague (ask your network, DM, or e-mail for the address at boekenwinkelopstand@riseup.net)
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Accessibility information: the event is on the ground floor. There is a (steep) ramp for wheelchair accessibility. A quiet room is also available. The Opstand library and books are upstairs and only accessible via stairs. We encourage everyone to refrain from wearing products containing fragrances, to wear a face mask, to do a self-test test and to stay home if you have cold-like symptoms. Face masks and self tests are available on location. Send us a message if your accessibility needs are not covered.