Architecture is in a time of change. It is not changing by itself but it is quite clear our world and society are in a period of complete reconstruction. Some would even claim that the field of architecture is in crisis, no longer sure of its role and authority in the world. Where does that leave us, the young generation of architects in school and training right now, what are we being trained for? It makes it more challenging to develop our own perception of our professional role and the values we want to work according to. Very early on in the preparation of this thesis it was clear to us that we wanted to change the role architects take in the planning process and how they position themselves. We would like to be seen as the translator between user and architecture rather than the facilitator for the client to make the most out of their plot of land.

As a starting point for our thesis we wanted to look at how cities and buildings are planned, or rather not planned, for children. The first thought that comes to mind is that children see our cities from a different eye level and have to overcome larger obstacles in our urban environment. Children see walls where adults see windows.