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How Barcelona, Medellin, and Rotterdam Have Generated Public Space Where It Seemed Impossible

ArchDaily

There is currently a broad consensus on the importance of public space in the city. Almost a century later, the paradigm has shifted: the city is, above all, its public space. But what happens when public space is threatened by car proliferation, insecurity, or even water? Read more ยป

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It's a 'Go' for ZGF's Space Shuttle Endeavour installation at the California Science Center

Archinect

ZGF Architects has completed the installation of the decommissioned Space Shuttle Endeavour and orbiter system as a part of their Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center expansion at the California Science Center museum in Los Angeles.

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roam around space perspectiveโ€™s neptune capsule and lounge design before its flight in 2025

designboom

dan window, space perspectiveโ€™s head of experience design, speaks with designboom about the design features of its neptune capsule before taking off in 2025. The post roam around space perspectiveโ€™s neptune capsule and lounge design before its flight in 2025 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Reactivating Residual Public Spaces with Community-Led Design

ArchDaily

Left: House of the Pink Spot / Center: Nachtspur / Right: CWLane Reading Space. In some cases, due to the transformations experienced by large cities, certain urban sectors have fallen into disuse, becoming residual spaces or moving away from purposes oriented to community development. Read more ยป

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Public Spaces and Their Key Role in Building Climate Resilience in the US.

ArchDaily

Within the built environment, it manifests through public spaces like parks , libraries , and community centers alongside threshold spaces such as public transportation stops. These public social spaces play a crucial role in strengthening communities and, in turn, their ability to respond to catastrophic climate-related events.

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The Barcelona Model: Public Space as a Synonym for Urban Adaptation

ArchDaily

Adaptation of public space as a place of living and climatic comfort. Cities are dense, built spaces in which pavements have been efficiently imposed on the natural soil. Squares are squares and parks are parks, and each space has a type of project. Pedralbes Square. Read more ยป

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The Owner of an L.A. Neutra Doubles Its Living Space by Looking in the Unused Backyard

Dwell

Thereโ€™s a flow between private and public spaces, and theyโ€™re optimized for comfort and efficiency," he says. "I I love the idea of bringing the outdoors in and being surrounded by nature all the time," says Patrick. I didnโ€™t want to put my own spin on something that was so perfect." See the full story on Dwell.com: The Owner of an L.A.

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