Pseudo Public Spaces
What are Pseudo Public Spaces? This term, Privately owned Public Spaces, was first coined in New York in the 1960s. It refers to a publicly used space owned by a private entity. It involves the… Pseudo Public Spaces
Tokyo Toilet Project by Nippon Foundation with some awestrucking designs
The Nippon Foundation has launched the Tokyo Toilet Project to challenge negative perceptions about public conveniences with 16 designers. The ideology is to make these places convenient to all age, gender, and disabilities. This project… Tokyo Toilet Project by Nippon Foundation with some awestrucking designs
Review: The Open City by Richard Senett
What is ‘Open City’? How liberal is your city to the different sects of society? Are you public spaces sensitive to all and truly ‘public’? We need to think deep on this issue. We want… Review: The Open City by Richard Senett
The Value of Public Spaces
An Overview: Public space is a form of democracy and is a space of freedom and movement with expression being the first with a city. It is a mere reflection of the urban fabric, revealing… The Value of Public Spaces
Safer Cities are Better Cities
Can urban design play a key role in ensuring a cities safety? Yes. Urban Design is a multi-disciplinary process of shaping a setting for cities, public spaces, etc. Many factors culminate to ensure… Safer Cities are Better Cities
How Will COVID-19 Redefine Architecture?
In the past, our architecture has been shaped by epidemics. From cholera, to plague, to tuberculosis, the form has always been modified by infection, as much as function. This pandemic has changed our lives forever,… How Will COVID-19 Redefine Architecture?
How Public Spaces Influence Urban Living?
On the surface, it’s always easy to look at well-maintained gathering locations that might include malls, theater, community centers, parks, etc; but the extensive work is done behind designing these places, always tends to be… How Public Spaces Influence Urban Living?