Urban Planning

Master Plan for Chandigarh / Le Corbusier | Classics on Architecture Lab

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Architect: Le CorbusierYear: 1951Photography: Laurian Ghinitoiu, Scott Norsworthy, archinect.com, theculturemap.comCollaborating Architects: Pierre Jeanneret, Jane Drew, Maxwell FryInitial Planning Team: Albert Mayer, Matthew NowickiCity: ChandigarhCountry: India The Master Plan for Chandigarh, designed by Le Corbusier with Pierre Jeanneret, Jane Drew, and Maxwell Fry beginning in 1951, was conceived as a modern capital for the Indian state …

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The Plug-In City / Peter Cook, Archigram | Classics on Architecture Lab

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Architects: Peter Cook, ArchigramYear: 1964Photography: Archigram, PlindbergCity: Conceptual ProjectCountry: United Kingdom Plug-In City conceptual urban megastructure developed by Peter Cook and Archigram in 1964, proposed a flexible city organized around infrastructure rather than permanent buildings. Developed between 1963 and 1966 during research into prefabricated housing systems, the project explored how industrialized construction could produce an …

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Moore Street / Fuinneamh Workshop Architects

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Architects: Fuinneamh Workshop ArchitectsArea: 16,000 m²; 6,000 m² (Site Area)Year: 2018-2021Photography: Jed NiezgodaArchitects Team: James Kelly, Kelly Cogan Architects; James CostelloSurveyors: Geodata SurveyingArchaeologist: Eamonn P. KellyClient: Moore Street Preservation TrustCity: DublinCountry: Ireland The Moore Street Historic Area Urban Master Plan proposes a comprehensive urban renewal strategy for one of Dublin’s most symbolically resonant districts. The …

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Kresge Auditorium / Eero Saarinen and Associates | Classics on Architecture Lab

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Architects: Eero Saarinen and AssociatesYear: 1955Photographs: Library of Congress, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Jorge Salcedo, Daderot , Madcoverboy, Kun0me , 庶民小文™, Gomattolson, Graneits, Nimay Shah, WorldofArunCity: CambridgeCountry: United States The Kresge Auditorium by Eero Saarinen reflects MIT’s commitment to architectural innovation and serves as a cultural, social, and spiritual hub on campus. Built alongside a …

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Bogotá’s Utopian Plan / Le Corbusier | Classics on Architecture Lab

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Architects: Le Corbusier, Josep Lluís Sert, Paul Lester WienerYear: 1947-1951 (Unrealized Project)Photographs: Revista Cronos, e Corbusier in Bogotá and Le Corbusier Foundation (FLC), FLC, FLC + F. Pizano, Grupo PAC, Uniandes, 2010, FLC/ADAGP, Claudia Lucia Rojas BernalCity: BogotáCountry: Colombia Le Corbusier’s Plan Piloto for Bogotá (1947-1951) aimed to modernize the city by integrating natural systems …

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Ville Radieuse / Le Corbusier | Classics on Architecture Lab

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Architects: Le CorbusierPhotographs: land8.com, FLC/Adagp, Paris, 2007, iamyouasheisme.wordpress.com, labourbanisticaventura.voila.net, guerrillasemiotics.com, Nicholas Iyadurai, The Pruitt-Igoe Myth, Marcel Gauthero, Vincent Desjardins Ville Radieuse (The Radiant City), envisioned by Le Corbusier in 1924 and published in 1933, proposed a future city that prioritized efficient transport, green spaces, and sunlight to enhance residents’ lives and promote societal progress. Strictly …

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Frank Lloyd Wright Excelled at Designing Homes, But His Urban Visions Were Terrible

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The architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright, a celebrated figure in American culture, is examined through his innovative designs for houses and his less successful visions for urban planning. Known for his Prairie Houses, which reflected his vision of American life and values, Wright’s horizontal architecture responded to the landscapes of the Midwest. Frank Lloyd …

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Detroit’s Decline – What Keeps People From Leaving?

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Detroit’s ongoing struggles are marked by challenges faced by residents like Khalil Ligon, an urban planner dedicated to revitalizing the city despite its many difficulties. The city’s decline is evident in rampant blight, population loss, and inadequate public services. Efforts to stabilize neighborhoods, such as the Lower Eastside Action Plan (Leap) and Detroit Future City …

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How Cities Influence Ants and Inspire Urban Planning

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Urban settings shape ant behavior and diversity, affecting their social structures, foraging patterns, and unique adaptations. Studying ants, particularly Australian meat ants, provides valuable insights for urban planners. Their efficient colony-building techniques suggest innovative ways to design robust and cost-effective urban infrastructure. Case studies from cities like New York and Tokyo illustrate the potential for …

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Horta Harbour Conversion / RISCO Architects

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Architects: RISCO ArchitectsArea: 5,623 m²Year: 2012Photography: João MorgadoArchitecture and Urban Design: Manuel Salgdo, Carlos Cruz, Tomás Salgado e Pedro PintoClient: APTO – Administração dos Portos do Triângulo Ocidental, S.A.City: HortaCountry: Portugal Horta Harbour Conversion, a port reorganization project designed by RISCO architects in Horta, addresses the need for improved ferry services, reduced port congestion, and …

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Bus Station Canopies / MAXWAN ARCHITECTS + URBANIST

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Architects: MAXWAN ARCHITECTS + URBANISTYear: 2014Photography: Filip DujardinLead Architects: Rients Dijkstra, Hiroki MatsuuraProject Team: Artur Boresjo, Nobuki Ogasahara, Rene Sangers, Harm te Velde, Aleksandar HribConstruction: WallaardSteel Works: IHC Stuio Metalix, Van der ZalmClient: Municipality of Rotterdam, Rotterdam Central DistrictCity: RotterdamCountry: The Netherlands Bus Station Canopies, a project designed by MAXWAN ARCHITECTS + URBANISTS in Rotterdam, …

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Microcity “V Lesu” / SPEECH Tchoban & Kuznetsov + TPO “Reserve” + Ashman Salomon + Langhof

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Architects: SPEECH Tchoban & Kuznetsov, TPO “Reserve”, Ashman Salomon, LanghofArea: 150,000 m²Year: 2021Photography: Nikolay RykovLead Architects: Sergei Tchoban, Sergey KuznetsovCollaborator: TPO “Reserve”, Ashman Salomon, LanghofClient: Rose GroupProgram / Use / Building Function: 10,000 Apartment units for 35,000 peopleCity: MoscowCountry: Russian Microcity “V Lesu”, residential project designed by SPEECH Tchoban & Kuznetsov, in collaboration with TPO …

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Bathing Pier in Askim Bay / Manofactory

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Architects: Manofactory – Architecture & DesignArea: 2480 m²Year: 2014Photography: Sara Mendoza, Christian BadenfeltProject Team: Sara Mendoza, Pontus Öhman, Elisabetta GabrielliClient: Gothenburg MunicipalityCity: AskimCountry: Sweden The Bathing Pier in Askim Bay, Gothenburg, designed by Manofactory, extends 260 meters into the sea, providing a unique bathing experience. Completed in 2014, the pier’s design features longitudinal bands serving …

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St. Johannesplan & The Konsthall Square / White Arkitekter

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Architects: White ArkitekterArea: 28,000 m²Year: 2014Photography: Hanns JoostenLandscape Architects: Gustav Jarlöv and Anna EklundLighting Designer: Andreas MilstaCollaborator: Ebba MatzClient: The City of Malmö, Church of SwedenCity: MalmöCountry: Sweden St. Johannesplan & the Konsthall Square, designed by White Arkitekter in Malmö, Sweden, revitalized the Triangeln area into a vibrant hub for he city’s 37,000 commuters. The …

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The Sisters / Fedje Nomadic Park Benches / Saunders Architecture

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Architects: Saunders ArchitectureArea: 240 m²Year: 2021Photography: Jan M LillebøTeam Architects: Todd Saunders, Ryan Jorgensen, Éva BaráthLead Builder: GG MöblerLocation: FedjeCountry: Norway In the coastal town of Fedje, Norway, a distinctive installation known as The Sisters, composed of nine benches, has become a central gathering place for the local community and visitors alike. Each bench represents …

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