Forensic Architecture refers to the presentation of spatial analysis within contemporary legal and political forums. The project undertakes research that maps, images, and models sites of violence within the framework of international humanitarian law and human rights. Through its public activities it also situates forensic architecture within broader historical and theoretical contexts.

News

6 February 2013
Forensic Architecture featured in Goldsmiths’ “Making A Difference” exhibition/conference (6-12 Feb 2013).
5 February 2013
Eyal Weizman consulted in RT news report on drones.
24 January 2013
Launch of the drone investigation by the UN Special Rapporteur on Counter Terrorism and Human Rights, in collaboration with Forensic Architecture.

Investigations

White Phosphorus

The project sets out to challenge the legal status of white phosphorus munitions, as regulated by current international law. Drawing on existing visual documentation of white phosphorus firings – from news footage, reporters’ photographs or activist and witness videos – Forensic Architecture has collaborated with research firm Situ Studio, human rights lawyers Emily Schaeffer and Michael Sfard, and weapon expert Chris Cobb-Smith, to produce an interactive report on the effects of white phosphorus munitions used in dense urban areas. The interactive report is now public.