Daniela Silva's chronicle raises a reflection on the role of architecture in the urban context. The article questions who is responsible for shaping cities, pointing out a gap in how society approaches the issue of urban planning.
The author observes that society has learned to listen to and value the opinions of professionals such as lawyers, economists, engineers, and doctors. However, when it comes to discussing cities and urban space, architecture is frequently ignored or sidelined in these conversations.
The title of the chronicle, "And to the cities, who gives them architecture?", functions as a provocation that synthesizes the central critique of the text: while there are recognized specialists for various areas of social life, the contribution of architects to the construction of the urban environment appears not to receive the same attention or respect.
