A Theoretical issue for Urban and Architectural Design by Tatjana Capuder Vidmar Abstract “We must now discover how to do more with less, how to successfully design with nature, and how to ecologically design our communities. . .” (1) This article, with its insight into the history of Western European spatial development, will attempt to demonstrate […] read more
by Linley Lutton A compelling account of community disempowerment and poor city planning The story of Elizabeth Quay in Perth, Western Australia needs telling. Perth is a relatively young coastal city of 1.7 million people. It has a Mediterranean climate, an easy-going lifestyle and a wonderful large central river. The city was assaulted by […] read more
European Prize for Architecture 2013, founder of the Ruin Academy and of the C-LAB, Marco Casagrande is an innovative architect and social thinker who aims at bringing human authenticity back to urbanism, architecture, and art. His biourban acupuncture has become a revolutionary bottom-up and p2p approach to urban planning. He has worked, exhibited, and taught […] read more