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Exchange Square Residents complex by TP Bennet
Exchange Square is a new residential and lifestyle destination, set in the UK’s second largest city, Birmingham
Act Now: Our House is Flooding
Extinction Rebellion activists staged an action on the river Thames in London. A classic suburban house was seen floating down the river
V&A appoints Gus Casely-Hayford as director of V&A East
The V&A has today announced the appointment of Gus Casely-Hayford as the inaugural director of V&A East.
The evolution of the car-sharing platform
A big trend to come out of recent years is car-sharing. What once started as a small idea has now grown into an incredibly popular transport option
Create a Clean Stylish Bathroom for Any Home
Interior design is a field of interest that is recently taking the world by storm, with design amateurs trying their hand at creating beautiful, bespoke interiors to spruce up their home.
New public artwork inspired by Windrush generation unveiled in London
OPDC’s Annual Art Commission photo-tapestries celebrate London’s largest and most vibrant industrial area, Park Royal Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC)…
BuckleyGrayYeoman champions the reuse of existing buildings in Eccleston Yards
The project involves the refurbishment of five existing buildings at ground level which are opened up into nineteen retail and gallery spaces, as well as the creation of a new public courtyard and the placement of new pedestrian routes to connect with neighbouring streets.
Moonee Valley: A Metropolitan Village
Look what happened when the Melbourne suburb asked its 126,000 plus residents: What does a good life look like in Moonee Valley?
The Quest for Global Empathy
New monthly podcast show from Cyber-Philanthropist Myles Dyer, containing open, honest & free-flowing conversations with guests from around the world about their life stories and what it can teach us about the human condition
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Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg chastised world leaders
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The Deliberate Rebellion | Extinction Rebellion
In the UK, Extinction Rebellion’s third demand is that government must create and be led by the decisions of a citizens’ assembly on climate and ecological justice.
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Arup leads the architectural vision for Copenhagen’s Cityringen metro
the city’s largest infrastructure project in 400 years
WilkinsonEyre revitalises Copenhagen’s harbour with new pedestrian and cycle bridge
“Historic maps show a bridge existed on this site in the 1800s and linked the centre of Copenhagen to its defensive ramparts, some of which still exist,” explains Simon Roberts, Associate Director of international architecture practice WilkinsonEyre.
Why Urban Farms May Make Fresh Produce Markets Obsolete
New York’s historic Essex Street Market recently moved from its original location into a modern space, urban farms on the city’s rooftops are closer aligned with society’s increased food consciousness than many fresh produce markets.
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Why Curridabat Is The Sweetest City in the World
The small Costa Rican city’s strategic vision is using bees, butterflies, bats, and hummingbirds to improve the quality of life of its citizens.
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How Sunday Became the Safest Day in Bogotá
Every Sunday, the Colombian capital turns over its major streets to cyclists, pedestrians, and sporting events. This 45-year old city-wide program, promotes physical activity, healthy living, and an improved social environment.
Can One Project Change a City and a Country?
Practice for Architecture and Urbanism believe that design can tangibly improve cities, as long as it strives to make a social impact, and resists becoming a service for only the wealthy.