Shifting to Historical Ends : Interview with Sylvia Lavin

Interview with Sylvia Lavin This interview was conducted two months after the seminar dedicated to Khōrein, held at The New School in New York on September 27, 2024. The seminar brought together architectural theorists, historians, critics, practicing architects and philosophers to discuss past and future thematic issues of the journal. As a participant, Sylvia Lavin reflected on the theme of “end” through the lens of her research. The following interview starts from Lavin’s presentation, aiming to unpack some of its specific observations and discuss them through the lens of her broader work.