Which concept focuses on using design to unpack assumed biases and enhance creativity?

Deconstruction is a concept that seeks to analyze and break apart traditional structures and assumptions, particularly in language, philosophy, and, by extension, architecture. It challenges established norms and seeks to uncover hidden biases within them. By doing so, deconstruction fosters a creative approach to design that allows architects and designers to reimagine and repurpose spaces in ways that question conventional ideas and practices.

This method encourages innovation and fresh perspectives by encouraging designers to dissect and recombine elements in unexpected ways. The intention is to create spaces that reflect a more nuanced understanding of culture and identity, rejecting monolithic interpretations in favor of multiplicity and complexity.

While postmodernism relates to a similar critique of modernist ideas, it tends to embrace a broader array of references and styles rather than the specific analytical breakdown of assumptions found in deconstruction. The International Style focuses more on functionalism and minimalism without necessarily unpacking biases. Cultural Identity, though significant, pertains more to the representation of specific cultural elements in architecture rather than promoting the deconstructive analysis of assumptions within design itself.