Public speaking can seem like a daunting feat for some. The ability to cleverly write and passionately deliver a speech implies a lot of subtle pressure, making it a nerve-wracking pursuit. But for many of us, it's a skill we still wish to acquire,…
Colliding arches studded with LED lights and hung with hammocks create an interactive environment for a busy plaza in New York City
Image 2 of 5 from gallery of From Dead Space to Public Place: How Improving Alleys Can Help Make Better Cities. 20ft Wide alley in Austin, Texas. Image © Michael Knox
Public squares remain a symbol of our human need to communally congregate but have also evolved into multifunctional hubs that are more than just places..
Image 2 of 26 from gallery of 7 Creative Solutions that Revitalize Public Spaces. Photograph by Garey Gomez
It’s designed as a rippling wave of wood that rises up to form arches for people to walk through, and curves under to create spaces for people to sit, lie, and relax.
OPEN SPACE IN HAFENCITY, HAMBURG GERMANY The open spaces of the western part of Hafencity are central components of the processes of transformation of the..
In 2020, the University of Bristol in Bristol, UK, saw the installation of a fascinating and unique public art piece. Created by artist Luke Jerram, this facility not only boasts stunning visuals, but also offers a bench inside, allowing visitors to sit back and immerse themselves in what feels like a colorful rainbow conservatory. The…
On June 18th, Oslo’s new public library, Deichman Bjørvika, opened its doors to the public. Located on Oslo’s waterfront, and spanning six floors and 140,000 square feet, “Norway’…
j. mayer h. has planted 'XXX times square with love' in the heart of new york city.
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HASSELL: The transformation of Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia, is the city’s most significant urban renewal initiative in 20 years – a once in a generation opportunity to remake a critical, central neighbourhood. The harbour-side precinct is now home to the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) comprising three exceptional new venues, a luxury hotel […]
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I want to share eleven iconic examples of public art installations, and talk about the different ways that they create joy in public space.
the stair-like stepped furniture piece by sebastian marbacher encourages social interaction by providing diverse ways of sitting.
L'équipe d'ADHOC architectes présente à Montréal jusqu’en octobre 2020 le projet "Prenez place !", sur la rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, à l’angle de la rue
SCAPE teamed with ENNEAD Architects to reimagine the exterior 25,000 square foot public plaza surrounding the iconic and historic Hall of Science in Queens, New York. The Hall of Science was built for the 1964 New York World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows- Corona Park. In its original design, the terrace consisted of hardscape with a
A vibrant array of amenities dots V-Plaza, designed as a reflection of its modern baltic setting.
Image 4 of 50 from gallery of Mega Foodwalk / FOS. Photograph by Rungkit Charoenwat
The Victorian chapter of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects announces its 2012 awards.