Still life with sacks of coal
The residents of this building are being approached for redevelopment by international companies. This two-story apartment, inside a colonial-era building is inhabited by four generations of a single family. Those of the youngest generation are eager for redevelopment while the older generations are opposed. While the grandmother directs my attention to the thickness of the building’s walls and its inherent ability to withstand earthquakes and cyclones, her grandson imagines a house with big glass windows and more natural light. ‘I just want something more modern,’ he says. This is an image of their kitchen. The sacks of coal lining the wall are used to fuel the family’s stove.
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