Why knowledge matters in architecture? A review of the lecture by Caroline Bos of UNStudio
A review of the lecture by UNStudio’s co-founder Caroline Bos on the role of knowledge in architecture, and the new book ‘Knowledge Matters’.
Posts Tagged 'amsterdam'
Watch: (Re)Shaping Colombia: The role of architecture, urbanism and design| FUTURE CAPE TOWN
Watch how two Colombian researchers embark on a journey of interrogating the role of architecture and urban design in different cities.
Design by activism: How we can use our public spaces to create change | FUTURE CAPE TOWN
We look back on our the event on the role and impact of activism in the shaping of the future of public spaces in South Africa.
V&A Waterfront announces R700m ‘Canal District’
The R700 million first phase of a new district at the V&A Waterfront is underway with a corporate head office for
FUTURE CAPE TOWN | Planning the Cycling City
When one realises that a cycle lane barely wide enough for a car can move as many people as a four-lane highway – and in total silence – it is hard to think of sprawling, car-dependent societies as a utopia of personal freedoms. Brett Petzer shares his experiences and thoughts on planning the Cycling City.
FUTURE CAPE TOWN | World’s largest study on cyclist behaviour: Copenhagen to Cape Town
Copenhagenize Design Co, the international consultancy specialising in bicycle urbanism are launching a new project that will span continents and use their unique Desire Lines Analysis Tool.
Cake and Climate Change
WATCH: Chocolate pie vs charcoal. What do cake and climate change have in common?
INFOGRAPHIC: 6 Cities in Europe that Offer the Best Cultural Experiences.
Did you know that London has been rated as the 55th most livable city in the world, or that Paris has the highest number of Michelin starred restaurants? Barcelona ranks in as the city with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Amsterdam is the birthplace of Vincent van Gogh and Ann Frank. This infographic, created by our friends over at HouseTrip, offers an array of fascinating facts about the six most culturally appealing cities in Europe.
The spaces below: Freeways and highways for people?
“Big infrastructure” in our cities, has at times, literally and figuratively disconnected and torn apart people, communities and spaces. But some projects are turning things around by embedding activity and public life into the dark and unfriendly spaces below elevated highways and rail tracks.
5 ideas from Amsterdam that could work in Cape Town
In this edition of Ideas From Cities, Pamela Hellig explores some practical ideas from Amsterdam that could also work in Cape Town.