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The Art of Creating and shaping cities and towns. Urban design involves the arrangement and design of buildings, public spaces, transport systems, services, and amenities.
Within the intricate tapestry of civilization, cities reflect our societal, cultural, and technological advancements. The past century, marked by rapid technological progress and shifting societal needs, has witnessed the emergence…
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Tulum, Mexico, a place originally known for its ancient Mayan ruins and pristine beaches, is fast becoming a cosmopolitan city. In stark contrast to Rem Koolhaas’s “Delirious New York,“ Tulum…
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Arcosanti is more than just an architectural endeavor; it’s an exploration into the potential future of human habitats. Nestled in the arid landscapes of Yavapai County, Arizona, it stands as…
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Pueblo Bonito, which translates to ‘beautiful town’ in Spanish, stands as the most prominent and extensive ‘great house’ in the Chaco Culture National Historical Park, located in the rugged northern…
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Situated at the main entrance to the bustling city of Vancouver, the Vancouver House stands as a testament to sustainable urban development and innovative design. Its unique location on a…
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Kenzo Tange’s 1960 Master Plan for Tokyo aimed to address the challenges of urban sprawl faced by industrial cities. With a deep understanding of emerging urban trends and a belief…
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Ziggurats were monumental structures that were constructed in ancient Mesopotamia and western Iran. These impressive buildings consisted of multiple terraced levels that gradually receded and were primarily made of mud-brick….
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Maki’s Golgi Structures designed in 1968 by Fumihiko Maki was named after Nobel Prize-winner Camillo Golgi, who developed techniques for visualizing nerve cell bodies. The structure proposed by Maki alternates dense urban…
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In response to the devastation of agricultural towns in Aichi by the Ise Bay Typhoon in 1959, renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa conceived a visionary concept in 1960 – the…
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Aerial photography is a particularly challenging endeavor. Firstly, the photographer is usually situated in a moving aircraft with limited visibility through windows. Considering the high cost of plane rental and…
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Designed in 2019 by Ukrainian architects Vitaliy Vorobey and Aleksey Zvolanski, Flatness is a public space open to visitors surrounded by a beautiful landscape. The building is designed to develop…
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In 2020 Austrian Architecture firm Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes completed the design of a new pedestrian bridge at the Angers Saint-Laud train station. The bridge is characterized by a soft, full…
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In 2020, Michael Nguyen’s released the second part of his series Frames – the Urban Elements photographs taken in various European towns. The pictures show not only buildings, but also…
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In 2019 petrjanda/brainwork Architects completed the revitalization of the Prague riverfront area after ten years of intensive work. The zone had been deserted after the 2002 floods and was being…
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