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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 days ago

NEIGHBORHOOD Turns Iconic Incense Chambers into Miniature Collectibles via Gashapon | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

NEIGHBORHOOD's incenses chambers are a signature of the brand's creative philosophy, merging Japanese ceramics with subculture, reinforcing the blend of spiritual utility and street artistry.
NYC startup
#architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Giwa Building / DRAWING WORKS

The renovation harmonizes contrasting architectural styles by creatively integrating new elements with existing structures.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

nuru Hair Salon / FATHOM

A family-run hair salon renovation aims to enhance a neglected urban area while balancing modern and historical elements for community improvement.
Dining
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Simple Cuisine Gallery / HAS design and research

Simple Cuisine Gallery redefines urban eating spaces through sustainable design, reconnecting people with nature.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

House for Two / Tenhachi Architect & Interior Design

The home's design enhances both intimacy and spaciousness through vertical continuity, integrating natural elements seamlessly into the living space.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Giwa Building / DRAWING WORKS

The renovation harmonizes contrasting architectural styles by creatively integrating new elements with existing structures.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

nuru Hair Salon / FATHOM

A family-run hair salon renovation aims to enhance a neglected urban area while balancing modern and historical elements for community improvement.
Dining
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Simple Cuisine Gallery / HAS design and research

Simple Cuisine Gallery redefines urban eating spaces through sustainable design, reconnecting people with nature.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

House for Two / Tenhachi Architect & Interior Design

The home's design enhances both intimacy and spaciousness through vertical continuity, integrating natural elements seamlessly into the living space.
#brooklyn
#community-engagement
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

Check out renderings of Lincoln Center's new performance venue and community park

Lincoln Center is undergoing a $335 million renovation to enhance public spaces and performance venues, promoting community engagement and enjoyment.
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

New York's Lincoln Center Unveils Its West Side Transformation by Hood Design Studio, Weiss/Manfredi, and Moody Nolan

NYC music
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

Check out renderings of Lincoln Center's new performance venue and community park

Lincoln Center is undergoing a $335 million renovation to enhance public spaces and performance venues, promoting community engagement and enjoyment.
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

New York's Lincoln Center Unveils Its West Side Transformation by Hood Design Studio, Weiss/Manfredi, and Moody Nolan

#sustainability
fromArchDaily
1 week ago
NYC real estate

BIG and Dencityworks Design New Mixed-Use Waterfront Tower in Brooklyn, New York

NYC real estate
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

BIG and Dencityworks Design New Mixed-Use Waterfront Tower in Brooklyn, New York

The project at 175 Third Street focuses on sustainable development with affordable housing and public spaces.
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Central Park's new community hub just opened-and it's gorgeous

The Davis Center at Harlem Meer is a new year-round facility in Central Park that enhances community access and promotes park equity.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Browning Industrial Park / MULTIPLE Architecture & Urbanism

Rejuvenating a former industrial site into a vibrant public space enhances urban connectivity and environmental performance.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Metal Facade Systems with Community Resonance: The Case of Africatown Plaza

The Africatown Plaza project integrates architectural design and community identity, using the building envelope as a medium for functionality and cultural resonance.
#public-spaces
fromIndependent
1 week ago
London politics

Sarah Burke: Just as you begin to fall in love with the city, a huge SUV swings around the corner

fromIndependent
1 week ago
London politics

Sarah Burke: Just as you begin to fall in love with the city, a huge SUV swings around the corner

#grosvenor-square
#green-spaces
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Pedestrian paradise: $400M 5th Avenue redesign to begin in 2028 | amNewYork

Fifth Avenue will be redesigned into a more pedestrian-friendly space with expanded sidewalks, more greenery, and reduced vehicle lanes starting in early 2028.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
NYC politics

As Trump boosts fossil fuels, Cleveland's mayor is making climate action personal. It's working

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Pedestrian paradise: $400M 5th Avenue redesign to begin in 2028 | amNewYork

Fifth Avenue will be redesigned into a more pedestrian-friendly space with expanded sidewalks, more greenery, and reduced vehicle lanes starting in early 2028.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
NYC politics

As Trump boosts fossil fuels, Cleveland's mayor is making climate action personal. It's working

fromArchDaily
1 week ago

BRITA 131 Art Space / Jiangjie Office

As a non-profit art organization, BRITA 131 Art Space aims to integrate local artists' works into daily life and foster community connections.
Renovation
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Tulips bollards to 'protect cyclists and bring joy'

The idea was to protect cyclists, but also to try and bring joy to the street, said Luke Tozer, director at Pitman Tozer Architects, which helped create the wands.
London food
#new-york-city
fromWest Side Rag
2 weeks ago
Upper West Side

The Sun, the Grid, and the Upper West Side: Finding Magic in Manhattanhenge - Rain or Shine

Manhattanhenge evokes a connection between cosmic events and the design of urban landscapes, highlighting the alignment of the sun with Manhattan's street grid.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

This simple change could make NYC's subway feel safer

New York City subway violence has surged, prompting calls for safety solutions combining design interventions and police presence.
Upper West Side
fromWest Side Rag
2 weeks ago

The Sun, the Grid, and the Upper West Side: Finding Magic in Manhattanhenge - Rain or Shine

Manhattanhenge evokes a connection between cosmic events and the design of urban landscapes, highlighting the alignment of the sun with Manhattan's street grid.
NYC politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This simple change could make NYC's subway feel safer

New York City subway violence has surged, prompting calls for safety solutions combining design interventions and police presence.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Eyes on the Street: Astoria's Big Beautiful 31st Avenue Bike Boulevard - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's bike infrastructure in Queens emphasizes cyclist and pedestrian safety through innovative design and public space reclamation.
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Consultant says get rid of the parklet tents on Cal Ave. - Palo Alto Daily Post

Imagine if everyone had an umbrella, it would look like a farmers market. So I don't see how we are progressing here. In fact, I would prefer the cheap tents that we have.
Portland food
fromHypebeast
2 weeks ago

Brain Dead Opens New NYC Outpost

Brain Dead, the Los Angeles-based creative collective known for its disruptive approach to fashion and culture, has recently opened its newest retail outpost in New York City, located at 202 Elizabeth Street.
NYC startup
London politics
fromColossal
3 weeks ago

A Rippling Townhouse Facade by Alex Chinneck Takes a Seat in a London Square

Alex Chinneck's installations creatively transform heavy materials into playful art pieces, exemplified by his latest work unveiled at London's Clerkenwell Design Week.
Mission District
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

San Francisco Rips Out Planters, Benches, Posts on Wiggle Crosswalk - Streetsblog San Francisco

Community advocates in San Francisco aim to improve street safety but face challenges from city removals of temporary infrastructure.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Tokyo Tatemono Mitsutera Building / TAISEI DESIGN Planners Architects & Engineers

"The project aims to enclose the Mitsutera temple's main hall within a newly constructed building, allowing it to coexist with a hotel while preserving its historical significance."
Renovation
#sustainable-architecture
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

City to Convert Boerum Hill Parking Lot Into Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will transform into affordable senior housing with 68 units, commercial spaces, and wellness amenities.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

City to Convert Boerum Hill Parking Lot Into Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will transform into affordable senior housing with 68 units, commercial spaces, and wellness amenities.
#infrastructure
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

BREEZZE Market / Dispacement Architectural Design

Revitalizing commercial spaces relies on understanding resident needs and making connections between people and merchants.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Boerum Hill Parking Lot to Become Affordable Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will become affordable, rent-stabilized housing targeted at seniors.
Arts
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

ricardo bofill's fragmented monumentality defines upcoming royal arts complex in riyadh

The Royal Arts Complex in Riyadh transforms a former military site into a vibrant cultural hub with diverse venues.
The design incorporates architectural elements that respond to Riyadh's climate and environment.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fears over Elizabeth line wraparound screen plans

"The Elizabeth Line stations are designed to be beautiful, calming environments through which many thousands of people pass every hour. While advertising generates revenue that's reinvested back into the transport system, TfL is a public service it shouldn't be so underfunded that Londoners are bombarded with ads just to keep the network afloat."
London food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Tell us: Do you like the newly renovated Copley Square?

"Did we learn nothing from Government Center?" One Reddit user asked, saying the new park "sucks."
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bog standard? Tokyo's spectacular public toilets in pictures

The public toilets in Tokyo's Shibuya district, designed by renowned architects, stand as a testament to the potential of public design to combine beauty and functionality.
Portland food
Exercise
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Spaces for Wellness: Integrating Fitness into Everyday Environments

The integration of physical activity space into homes and workplaces is vital for well-being.
Creative design solutions can support active lifestyles in urban settings.
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