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A new chapter begins for SF's iconic Transamerica Pyramid

The Transamerica Pyramid's reopening symbolizes its transformation into a community-centric space in response to evolving work-life dynamics post-pandemic.

Norman Foster to Receive the 225 Andree Putman Lifetime Achievement Award

Lord Norman Foster receives the 2025 Andrée Putman Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to urban design and sustainability in architecture.

London's Newest Passenger-Centric Train Network Wins The 2024 RIBA Stirling Award - Yanko Design

The Elizabeth Line won the 2024 Stirling Prize for its innovative design and passenger-centric approach.

Rosario Candela Invented the Upper East Side Apartment

Rosario Candela's architectural designs defined luxury in Manhattan's Upper East Side, blending elegance with discreet sophistication.

The Elizabeth Line Has Won A Prestigious Award For Its Architectural Design

The Elizabeth Line has transformed urban transport in London while receiving significant architectural praise for its design and accessibility.

vibrant-colored platforms by mostlikely scatter like confetti on vienna's waterfront

Mostlikely reshapes Pier 22 into an inclusive urban space on Vienna's Danube Island, promoting community engagement and outdoor activities.

A new chapter begins for SF's iconic Transamerica Pyramid

The Transamerica Pyramid's reopening symbolizes its transformation into a community-centric space in response to evolving work-life dynamics post-pandemic.

Norman Foster to Receive the 225 Andree Putman Lifetime Achievement Award

Lord Norman Foster receives the 2025 Andrée Putman Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to urban design and sustainability in architecture.

London's Newest Passenger-Centric Train Network Wins The 2024 RIBA Stirling Award - Yanko Design

The Elizabeth Line won the 2024 Stirling Prize for its innovative design and passenger-centric approach.

Rosario Candela Invented the Upper East Side Apartment

Rosario Candela's architectural designs defined luxury in Manhattan's Upper East Side, blending elegance with discreet sophistication.

The Elizabeth Line Has Won A Prestigious Award For Its Architectural Design

The Elizabeth Line has transformed urban transport in London while receiving significant architectural praise for its design and accessibility.

vibrant-colored platforms by mostlikely scatter like confetti on vienna's waterfront

Mostlikely reshapes Pier 22 into an inclusive urban space on Vienna's Danube Island, promoting community engagement and outdoor activities.
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An artistic makeover for the West End's public toilets

Westminster Council is investing over £12 million on an extensive refurbishment of public toilets across the West End, enhancing both functionality and design.
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Spatial Equity in Urban Infrastructures: Public Restrooms Addressing Women's Needs

Public bathroom designs must consider the unique and complex needs of women beyond simple biological differences.

Public Restrooms: 15 Projects That Provide Functionality and Comfort in Urban Environments

Public restrooms are being transformed into functional, pleasant spaces that prioritize accessibility and comfort in urban design.

Spatial Equity in Urban Infrastructures: Public Restrooms Addressing Women's Needs

Public bathroom designs must consider the unique and complex needs of women beyond simple biological differences.

Public Restrooms: 15 Projects That Provide Functionality and Comfort in Urban Environments

Public restrooms are being transformed into functional, pleasant spaces that prioritize accessibility and comfort in urban design.
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#safety

The Self-Driving Revolution Is Real-and It Could Be Spectacular

Self-driving cars could transform transportation, safety, and urban landscapes, ushering in a significant technological revolution.

Watch as an E-bike rider crashes into child crossing cycle lane

Floating bus stops in London pose safety risks, particularly for blind and visually impaired pedestrians, prompting calls for their removal.

The Self-Driving Revolution Is Real-and It Could Be Spectacular

Self-driving cars could transform transportation, safety, and urban landscapes, ushering in a significant technological revolution.

Watch as an E-bike rider crashes into child crossing cycle lane

Floating bus stops in London pose safety risks, particularly for blind and visually impaired pedestrians, prompting calls for their removal.
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The Line - a key part of Saudi Arabia's Neom project - is a visionary but flawed concept, urban planners say

The Line aims to revolutionize urban living in Saudi Arabia but is rooted in historical precedents of linear city designs.

What five of Greenwich's oldest streets would look like without cars

Car-free streets in Greenwich enhance historical charm and pedestrian experience.
#public-spaces

See renderings of a more pedestrian-friendly Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue's redesign aims to transform it into a pedestrian-centric area by expanding sidewalks and reducing traffic lanes.

Two Trees announces opening of Domino Square

Domino Square, a one-acre plaza, enhances the community by providing a versatile public space for diverse activities and events.
The opening of Domino Square complements Domino Park, extending the footprint of community engagement in South Williamsburg.

Urban Revitalization Through Motion: 9 Public Swings That Invite Play

Playful urban interventions, especially swings, reclaim public spaces and encourage social interaction, enhancing emotional connections to the city.

From Historical Squares to Quaint Booths in the Forbidden City, Explore 8 Captivating Public Space Concepts from the ArchDaily Community

Innovative public space designs foster community interaction and enhance cultural identity.
Architectural experimentation challenges norms and reimagines urban landscapes.

See renderings of a more pedestrian-friendly Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue's redesign aims to transform it into a pedestrian-centric area by expanding sidewalks and reducing traffic lanes.

Two Trees announces opening of Domino Square

Domino Square, a one-acre plaza, enhances the community by providing a versatile public space for diverse activities and events.
The opening of Domino Square complements Domino Park, extending the footprint of community engagement in South Williamsburg.

Urban Revitalization Through Motion: 9 Public Swings That Invite Play

Playful urban interventions, especially swings, reclaim public spaces and encourage social interaction, enhancing emotional connections to the city.

From Historical Squares to Quaint Booths in the Forbidden City, Explore 8 Captivating Public Space Concepts from the ArchDaily Community

Innovative public space designs foster community interaction and enhance cultural identity.
Architectural experimentation challenges norms and reimagines urban landscapes.
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#cultural-heritage

Far Rockaway Library / Snhetta

The Far Rockaway Library symbolizes community resilience, diversity, and serves as a vibrant hub for learning and exchange post-Hurricane Sandy.

The Orchestra Park / SoBA

The Orchestra Park integrates nature with community recreation, preserving existing trees while serving diverse resident needs.
The design reflects Kunshan's cultural heritage through a layout inspired by traditional music forms.

Ventilation Tower and Ventilation Shaft / Atelier Z+

The Wind Tower project enhances urban connectivity while respecting cultural heritage in Pudong.
Innovative design integrates community spaces and infrastructure effectively.

Far Rockaway Library / Snhetta

The Far Rockaway Library symbolizes community resilience, diversity, and serves as a vibrant hub for learning and exchange post-Hurricane Sandy.

The Orchestra Park / SoBA

The Orchestra Park integrates nature with community recreation, preserving existing trees while serving diverse resident needs.
The design reflects Kunshan's cultural heritage through a layout inspired by traditional music forms.

Ventilation Tower and Ventilation Shaft / Atelier Z+

The Wind Tower project enhances urban connectivity while respecting cultural heritage in Pudong.
Innovative design integrates community spaces and infrastructure effectively.
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#interior-design

12 Creative Ways to Use Utilitarian Kitchenware As Decor

Utilizing exposed kitchenware in small spaces effectively blends functionality and style.

Vibrancy and Utility: Embracing Color in Urban Apartment Kitchens

The thoughtful use of color in urban apartments significantly enhances emotional well-being and spatial perception.

12 Creative Ways to Use Utilitarian Kitchenware As Decor

Utilizing exposed kitchenware in small spaces effectively blends functionality and style.

Vibrancy and Utility: Embracing Color in Urban Apartment Kitchens

The thoughtful use of color in urban apartments significantly enhances emotional well-being and spatial perception.
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NYC Parks design is killing animals at popular Staten Island park

The drainage system in Brookfield Park is trapping and killing snakes, prompting concerns from visitors about a lack of action to remedy the issue.
#sustainable-development

Columbia Climate School Announces New Dual Degree with the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation

Columbia's dual degree program in Climate and Architecture will equip students with interdisciplinary skills to address climate challenges in urban environments.

Here's What the Sustainable Cities of Tomorrow Could Look Like

Regenerative cities are emerging globally, designed for restorative relationships with the environment and local ecosystems.

Columbia Climate School Announces New Dual Degree with the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation

Columbia's dual degree program in Climate and Architecture will equip students with interdisciplinary skills to address climate challenges in urban environments.

Here's What the Sustainable Cities of Tomorrow Could Look Like

Regenerative cities are emerging globally, designed for restorative relationships with the environment and local ecosystems.
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The world's most feminist city: how Umea in Sweden became an idyll for women

Umea is celebrated for its commitment to gender equality, symbolized by its unique #MeToo statue, the big red puma.
#sustainability

Earthquakes reduced Antakya, Turkey, to rubble. This is how it's being rebuilt

Antakya is using the opportunity to rebuild after the earthquake to create a more sustainable and functional city while honoring its historical essence.

Line Up for Concrete Curves: Curvilinear Facades Doing the Trick

Architecture evolves with materials and techniques, emphasizing the importance of their properties and interactions in design.

Powering-Up Through the Facade: Maximizing Energy with Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

Innovative approaches to energy generation are reshaping architecture and encouraging the integration of sustainable practices in urban design.

'Rage Against the Machine': The Daily Toll of Cars in 18 Images - Streetsblog USA

Daily use of private cars harms health, community, and environment, necessitating a shift towards adaptive reuse of urban spaces for people.

Earthquakes reduced Antakya, Turkey, to rubble. This is how it's being rebuilt

Antakya is using the opportunity to rebuild after the earthquake to create a more sustainable and functional city while honoring its historical essence.

Line Up for Concrete Curves: Curvilinear Facades Doing the Trick

Architecture evolves with materials and techniques, emphasizing the importance of their properties and interactions in design.

Powering-Up Through the Facade: Maximizing Energy with Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

Innovative approaches to energy generation are reshaping architecture and encouraging the integration of sustainable practices in urban design.

'Rage Against the Machine': The Daily Toll of Cars in 18 Images - Streetsblog USA

Daily use of private cars harms health, community, and environment, necessitating a shift towards adaptive reuse of urban spaces for people.
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alex chinneck knots street lamps and twists a phone booth for his assembly bristol sculptures

Alex Chinneck's street sculptures in Bristol blend art with functionality, engaging the community while transforming ordinary street elements into dynamic public installations.

silver panels mirror japanese cityscape on goya schroder's wooden-framed residence

House in Kurume combines traditional Japanese architecture with modern design to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing urban residence.
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Bad design is, apparently, hot

Outdated subway design choices over 200 years ago contribute to current heat issues in urban transit systems.
Deep underground subway systems struggle to manage rising temperatures, compromising passenger comfort. The choice of escalators impacts heat retention.

Friday Video: A Vision for West 72nd Street - Streetsblog New York City

Transforming West 72nd Street into a people-friendly boulevard enhances safety, accessibility, and community connection while benefiting public transport.

Bad design is, apparently, hot

Outdated subway design choices over 200 years ago contribute to current heat issues in urban transit systems.
Deep underground subway systems struggle to manage rising temperatures, compromising passenger comfort. The choice of escalators impacts heat retention.

Friday Video: A Vision for West 72nd Street - Streetsblog New York City

Transforming West 72nd Street into a people-friendly boulevard enhances safety, accessibility, and community connection while benefiting public transport.
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#sustainable-architecture

Century-old townhouse transformed into striking but characterful eco home

The London Solar Townhouse exemplifies the integration of sustainable design in historic renovations.

melbourne's compact courtyard house 'parkside' designed by austin maynard architects

Parkside balances increased housing density with heritage preservation and liveability, exemplifying effective urban design.

Dongshan Island / MORE Architecture

Dongshan Island combines urban living with rural aspects, promoting a healthy community in a high-density environment.

Century-old townhouse transformed into striking but characterful eco home

The London Solar Townhouse exemplifies the integration of sustainable design in historic renovations.

melbourne's compact courtyard house 'parkside' designed by austin maynard architects

Parkside balances increased housing density with heritage preservation and liveability, exemplifying effective urban design.

Dongshan Island / MORE Architecture

Dongshan Island combines urban living with rural aspects, promoting a healthy community in a high-density environment.
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Berkeley Master of Urban Design Students Engage Local Communities to Imagine the California of the Future

Berkeley's urban design program empowers students to positively influence communities through innovative and collaborative design.
#public-art

London's Pocket Parks: Eden Dock, E14

The pocket park offers functional seating and unique living artworks, blending urban space with nature while serving as a public waiting area in Canary Wharf.

concrete bench X doubles as a planter, reflecting czech republic's gothic heritage

Bench X embodies Kutná Hora's Gothic heritage through a modern design that combines functionality with community engagement.

London's Pocket Parks: Eden Dock, E14

The pocket park offers functional seating and unique living artworks, blending urban space with nature while serving as a public waiting area in Canary Wharf.

concrete bench X doubles as a planter, reflecting czech republic's gothic heritage

Bench X embodies Kutná Hora's Gothic heritage through a modern design that combines functionality with community engagement.
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City Explores Building Well-Lit Plazas, Bike Lanes Under The BQE

The NYC DOT is exploring innovative designs to improve neighborhoods affected by the Brooklyn Queens Expressway with sustainable infrastructure.

Garden School / JDAP

The Garden School in Mumbai is designed to create a safe, free space for children amidst urban challenges.

Allegro Capital moves ahead on 41-unit complex in Glendale

Allegro Capital Partners is developing a 41-unit apartment complex in Glendale, featuring mixed-use elements and affordable housing incentives.

Pedestrian-friendly vision for City of London includes new lighting, wider pavements, and cyclist improvements

The City of London plans to enhance pedestrian and cyclist accessibility through proposed road improvements and street redesigns.

World Architecture Day 2024: Mobilizing the Next Generation for Urban Transformation

World Architecture Day 2024 aims to empower future architects by emphasizing their role in inclusive urban design that addresses environmental and community needs.

This Conceptual Skyscraper Was Optimized By AI To Increase Biodiversity & Ecological Thriving - Yanko Design

The Eden Tower exemplifies 'ecological programming', enhancing green architecture by integrating biodiversity and environmental factors into design.

Philbrick: The future of pedestrian safety - San Jose Spotlight

Many school districts struggle to retain crossing guards, leaving families and teachers to manage busy intersections alone.

Piazza Matteotti Public Gardens / Pool landscape

The redesign of Piazza Matteotti's public gardens aims to restore its historic identity and enhance community engagement through improved design.

Euston, we have a problem: how can London fix the worst main station'?

Euston Station in London is overcrowded and poorly designed, causing significant passenger frustration.

There's Hostile Architecture' All Around Us. It's Damaging Our Well-being

Hostile architecture disrupts wellbeing through both overt and covert design elements, impacting mental and physical health.
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