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Co-Founder & Urban Planner @ Humankind | Speaker | Writing on Human-Centric Cities | Author of the Children's Book "The Car That Wanted to Be a Bike"
Few cities grasp urban design and sustainable mobility as well as Copenhagen. Take a look at the impressive Circle Bridge - a pedestrian and bicycle bridge situated in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. Desgined Studio Olafur Eliasson Video by Jan Crone Foster
Design can be fun AND functional!
Co-Founder & Urban Planner @ Humankind | Speaker | Writing on Human-Centric Cities | Author of the Children's Book "The Car That Wanted to Be a Bike"
Few cities grasp urban design and sustainable mobility as well as Copenhagen. Take a look at the impressive Circle Bridge - a pedestrian and bicycle bridge situated in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. Desgined Studio Olafur Eliasson Video by Jan Crone Foster
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I love this concept of a bridge that does not looking like the typical bridge. It is the start of a biophilic design but could be taken a few steps further by adding some greenery. Every time we create a new product, we should incorporate biophilic design. The definition of biophilic design, according to Wikipedia is: Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions.
Impressed by Copenhagens strides in sustainable mobility and innovative urban design. The Circle Bridge (Cirkelbroen) designed by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson is the perfect example of how creative urban design can transform cities for the better. Instead of simply connecting two districts that were separated by a canal, this unique folding bridge has ample room for pedestrians and cyclists, space for people to sit and enjoy the view, and a playful design, which makes the bridge itself a city attraction. Yet another reason why Copenhagen is one of the most livable cities in the world. Desgined Studio Olafur Eliasson Video by Jan Crone Foster https://buff.ly/3IMvg1K
The Sky Mile Tower is an ambitious architectural endeavor envisioned as a towering marvel reaching a staggering height of 1,700 meters (5,577 feet), poised to redefine Tokyo's skyline and urban landscape. Designed as the centerpiece of the Next Tokyo 2045 initiative, this skyscraper is the brainchild of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates and Leslie E. Robertson Associates. Situated on reclaimed land in Tokyo Bay, the tower is intended to accommodate a population of approximately 55,000 residents, embodying a vision of sustainable urban living on a monumental scale. While the project's webpage has been removed from KPF's website as of April 22, 2023, its presence on Leslie E. Robertson Associates' site indicates ongoing interest and potential. With its futuristic design and potential to transform Tokyo's waterfront, the Sky Mile Tower represents an audacious fusion of architectural innovation and urban planning, poised to captivate imaginations and shape the city's future skyline. Source: @iamjayveescars
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Founder and Designer of Builtfully, Connecting People to Places, and Co-founder of Citymakers Collective
“Modern science explains the role of beauty in creating places that can save the planet. Fortunately, beautiful places are within our power to design and build.” It's worth reading this article from The Congress for the New Urbanism!
If you're interested in gender sensitive urban design, have a read of these pieces in The Urbanist - with Anna Chauvel UQ School of Architecture, Design and Planning
The latest edition of UDIA WA’s thought leadership magazine, The Urbanist, is now available! The theme for this edition explores the public realm – what it means, why it is important and different approaches to design and development. Feature articles include: 🔵 Rediscovering the beauty of the public realm with world renowned architect & urbanist Dhiru Thadani 🔵 Designing icons in Singapore including Marina Bay Sands and Jewel Changi Airport with Safdie Architects’s Charu Kokate 🔵 The Healthy Streets Approach featuring founder Lucy Saunders FFPH and Taylor Burrell Barnett’s Eric Denholm 🔵 Managing NYC Parks with Commissioner Sue Donoghue 🔵 Gender sensitive urban design outlined by Anna Chauvel and Dr Dorina Pojani 🔵 Exploring the new vision for Perth’s waterfront with Hassell Principal Anthony Brookfield 🔵 Sustainability in Practice at Tullamore by Mirvac 🔵 Op Eds from Town Team Movement’s Emma Snow and Yolk Property Group’s Tao Bourton Plus, much more! A teaser is provided below, however, to read the full edition visit here: https://lnkd.in/gpUyKp8A (you will require a UDIA WA member login to read the latest edition).
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Copenhill: Creative and Eco-Friendly Business Architecture: Copenhill is a trailblazing illustration of how to combine sustainability and business design 1. Waste-to-Energy Plant Integration: Copenhill cleverly combines outdoor recreation areas including a climbing wall, hiking trail, and ski slope with a waste-to-energy plant, exemplifying the merging of leisure and environmental responsibility. 2. Sustainable Practices: By converting garbage into electricity and offering community recreational areas, the project exemplifies sustainable practices and illustrates a comprehensive strategy for environmental stewardship. 3. Green Roof Design: Designed in partnership with SLA Architects, Copenhill's green roof showcases an inventive approach to urban vegetation by promoting biodiversity, filtering air, and reducing heat. 4. Urban leisure center: Copenhill redefines the idea of industrial spaces by converting a conventional power plant into an urban leisure centre. This project shows how such sites may fulfil a variety of functions while still being environmentally responsible. Copenhill is a great example for companies that want to incorporate community involvement, environmental sustainability, and creativity into their projects. #businessdesign #designthinking #sustainability #environmentalsustainability
It has been a real pleasure to meet Sara Kolata from Disrupt MAG to share the story of Gehl - Making Cities for People and my personal learnings leading Gehl through now more than a couple of decades of change. I am humble and honoured by the interest in the ground breaking and thought leading work of the Gehl practise and our amazing team. Considering the major shifts needed in urban practises globally we have always known we need to collaborate for impact and results. We need more urban nature not less - We need inclusive design and engagement practises and less silos - We need more urban transformation and less expansion - We need sustainable mobility networks and less separation of systems - We need better health and less loneliness. At Gehl, we engage as facilitators of positive change of these shifts. Real change happens when access and experiences are shared between policy makers, politicians, leaders of companies, institutions and citizens. #citiesforall #socialinfrastructure #citiesforlife
🌍 Transforming Cities for a Sustainable Future: Celebrating 24 Years of Innovation at Gehl - Making Cities for People As we celebrate the 24th anniversary of Gehl, it's incredible to reflect on how far the firm has come under the visionary leadership of Helle Søholt. From inception, Gehl has been dedicated to creating cities that are not only livable but vibrant and humane. 🏙️💡 Under Helle’s leadership, Gehl has championed a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes sustainable and inclusive urban spaces. From Copenhagen to Shanghai, their projects showcase a deep commitment to community engagement and innovative design that prioritizes people. This year, they have taken significant strides in integrating digital tools into their urban research, enhancing their ability to engage communities and adapt to the ever-evolving urban landscapes. 🌐🔍 Their work with digital transformation, especially during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, underscores our commitment to resilience and innovation. As we look forward, Gehl continues to set the benchmark for how urban spaces can be designed with heart and intelligence. Their ongoing projects, like the foodscapes collaboration with Novo Nordisk and urban design guidelines for rapidly urbanizing countries, exemplify our dedication to impactful and thoughtful urban development. Let's continue to drive change and create cities where people can thrive. Here's to many more years of making a difference in the world, one city at a time! 🎉🌿 #UrbanDesign #Sustainability #CommunityEngagement #Innovation #Gehl #CityPlanning #UrbanDevelopment #Leadership
Earlier this month, Disrupt MAG sat down with Gehl CEO Helle Søholt to talk business, leadership and legacy. 💭 "Their success metrics, Helle explains, are not tied to leaving a signature "Gehl City" but rather to ensuring that residents experience an improved quality of life... [this] underscores the importance of empowering communities and organisations to implement change independently, leaving behind competencies rather than dependency" 🌟 Read the full article below! 📖 #citiesforpeople #peopleplaceplanet #climateaction #urbanstrategy #urbandesign #dkbyg
🌍 Transforming Cities for a Sustainable Future: Celebrating 24 Years of Innovation at Gehl - Making Cities for People As we celebrate the 24th anniversary of Gehl, it's incredible to reflect on how far the firm has come under the visionary leadership of Helle Søholt. From inception, Gehl has been dedicated to creating cities that are not only livable but vibrant and humane. 🏙️💡 Under Helle’s leadership, Gehl has championed a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes sustainable and inclusive urban spaces. From Copenhagen to Shanghai, their projects showcase a deep commitment to community engagement and innovative design that prioritizes people. This year, they have taken significant strides in integrating digital tools into their urban research, enhancing their ability to engage communities and adapt to the ever-evolving urban landscapes. 🌐🔍 Their work with digital transformation, especially during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, underscores our commitment to resilience and innovation. As we look forward, Gehl continues to set the benchmark for how urban spaces can be designed with heart and intelligence. Their ongoing projects, like the foodscapes collaboration with Novo Nordisk and urban design guidelines for rapidly urbanizing countries, exemplify our dedication to impactful and thoughtful urban development. Let's continue to drive change and create cities where people can thrive. Here's to many more years of making a difference in the world, one city at a time! 🎉🌿 #UrbanDesign #Sustainability #CommunityEngagement #Innovation #Gehl #CityPlanning #UrbanDevelopment #Leadership
🫀In the heart of Amsterdam, a remarkable transformation is unfolding—one where art, culture, and sustainability converge to redefine urban living. 🍃 The "Green Mile" initiative is a project on the street Stadhouderskade that involves six prominent Dutch organisations, including the Rijksmuseum, HEINEKEN Hanoi Brewery Company Limited, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, De Nederlandsche Bank, UNStudio, and Blendingbricks. 🌳 This initiative brings together students from diverse disciplines, including art, engineering, and environmental science, using the power of creativity to reimagine its urban landscape. 🎨 The Stadhouderskade project highlights Amsterdam's commitment to redefining urban spaces, blending nature and community. Through integrating art into urban planning, the city wants to foster ownership among residents, deepening the connection with their surroundings. 🤝 The Green Mile project is part of CrAft - Creating Actionable Futures, an international project using art in public spaces as a catalyst for dialogue about sustainability. Amsterdam is one of three leading cities in CrAfT, which sees over 70 cities collaborate. ♻️ Read all about ‘The Green Mile’ in Amsterdam: https://lnkd.in/extGuwRk 👈 #GreenCities #UrbanPlanning #Culture #Sustainability
