Rafi Segal

About the Author

Rafi Segal is an architect, urbanist, and scholar whose work critically examines the intersections of architecture, politics, and society, with a particular focus on the Israeli-Palestinian context. Trained in architecture and urban design, Segal has contributed to academic discourse through his research on how built environments reflect and reinforce power dynamics. His seminal book, A Civilian Occupation: The Politics of Israeli Architecture, co-edited with colleagues, dissects the role of architecture in shaping occupation and settlement policies, drawing on fieldwork, historical analysis, and theoretical frameworks to reveal the political underpinnings of everyday spatial practices. Beyond writing, Segal teaches at prestigious institutions, influencing a new generation of thinkers on ethical design and spatial justice. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theory and practice, advocating for architecture that challenges inequality and promotes equitable urban futures.