Introduction

The Asylum architecture–design–research journal remains committed to publishing high-quality, blind peer-reviewed academic work that reflects our sustained critical interest in the contemporary issues of our profession, and the challenges they pose to individuals and society in a global context. In partnership with Unitec’s digital publishing platform, ePress, we ensure immediate open access to our content. Together, we make Asylum available to read and download for free, fostering a global exchange of knowledge, supporting emerging and established scholars, and providing a valuable avenue for scholarly dissemination.