In 2008, US-based architect Chris Downey went blind following brain surgery. He remains an architect today. This is the story of how his sight loss has opened his eyes to other ways of living in the city. Sean Rai-Roche reports
Out of all occupations, which ones would you consider sight most necessary for? Well, surely, architecture must be up there for most people. Urban spaces and structures are typically designed with visual considerations at the fore. Architects often focus on the aesthetics of a space. ‘Will people like the look of this building? Is there enough light in this space?’ are just some of the typical questions asked. Given this, is it even possible to be blind and an architect?
For Chris Downey, that question has a simple answer – yes. And he has proven it through his own story.
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