Urban scenographies: The city as a space of the ephemeral
The magic of transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary without large infrastructure.
Visual AI and urban walkability in older adults, Hong Kong
Beyond the ‘walkability design guidelines’ in which it culminates, what is interesting about this study is its methodology.
Experiential urbanism, or revitalisation of cities
Collectively re-imagining a public space that people go to, that they want to be in, that they want to share and revisit…
Melaka Gateway: a mega-project also in Malaysia
An urban development for leisure, tourism and commerce, on one of the busiest shipping routes in the world.
Shades of urbanism, or urbanism of shades
The “heat island” is a challenge for urban design that calls for a rethink of our public spaces.
Pedestrian walkways, a model for urban regeneration
Tomorrow's cities will be measured by their ability to create spaces where slow, green, shared living flourishes.
Urbanism: “neuro-mimicry”, or the brain as a model for city design (part I)
If cities emulated the efficiency, adaptability and resilience of the brain, would they be more liveable and sustainable?
Geospatial technology for a smart city
A sort of common language that connects infrastructures, services and citizens.
Promenade and resort in North Africa
An official project, a benchmark in sustainable development, which reinforces the attractiveness of the city and its position as an economic engine.
LED screens in pavements, a new experience
In sports facilities or architecture and urban planning projects, an innovation with visual impact.
Urban planning: lessons from history for today’s cities
In the distant past, other civilisations developed architectural and urban planning strategies to combat extreme heat.
Urban planning: neither street nor road, “complete street”
“Planning, designing, building, operating, and maintaining (…) that enables safe access for all people”.