Mithun’s Post

It is good news that the wrong kind of investment and development from Weston Homes stepped away last week from delivering a car dependant, retail heavy scheme which would have reinforced breaks in the city's grain. Norwich city centre was cut up with a ring road and gyratory in the 1960's when that was fashionable. Now we all want walkable cities, we need to re-stitch and re-absorb acres of car parking and disjointed buildings back into the city’s grain. There is luckily a recipe for that in the old street patterns…a ready-made tried and tested set of streets just waiting to be unearthed. This is a moment of systemic change. Land assembly was a useful development tactic when you wanted to build large shopping centres and apartment complexes. Now we want neighbourhoods and walking cities we need to take the opposite approach. ‘Parcellisation’, encourages many diverse developers, businesses, housing providers and small collectives who all can contribute to making the city walkable and intriguing. #reconnectingcities #futurenorwich #walkablecities #neighbourhoods

Exploring the bold, innovative spirit of Modernism (1880-1940). From avant-garde art to revolutionary architecture, this era redefined creativity and broke boundaries. #Modernism #ArtHistory #InnovativeDesign #AvantGarde

Michael is an incredible resource and historian of architecture and modernism; check out his next presentation. Link below.

Dive into Cary’s architectural narrative! Explore the fascinating stories behind each landmark, uncovering the vibrant tapestry of the town’s history and culture. From residents to visitors, discover why Cary is a treasure trove of architectural wonders. Visit our website to read more! #cary #northcarolina #architecturallandmarks #hodgekittrellsir #newblogpost

In a 2012 interview with The Guardian, Frank Gehry criticized the post-war modernist architecture, describing it as bland and cold. Gehry highlighted his belief that architecture should evoke emotions, contrasting his expressive designs with the impersonal nature of mid-20th-century modernism. He discussed his desire to create buildings that balance form and function while engaging with the public. His iconic works, such as the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, exemplify his innovative approach, aiming to inspire and connect with people on an emotional level. #FrankGehry #ModernArchitecture #ArchitecturalInnovation

When a leader celebrates his people, even as they leave the organization, it... - Reinforces a company culture where employees feel appreciated - Builds the company's employer brand, because if they treat people so well when they're leaving, imagine how they treat the people who don't - Raises employees' standards, so that when they look for new jobs, they look for employers who treat their people well - Serves notice to other employers about how people should be treated, raising the bar - Gets attention for the company, because so few leaders/companies do this Incidentally, I'd love to feature CEOs other than Jason McCann, but he's featuring prominently in my LinkedIn feed these days. If you know of any executives, founders or entrepreneurs who set a similar example, please let me know!

Thank you NLA for the Retro fit summit, and to shedkm Civic Engineers HUB RESIDENTIAL LIMITED The Crown Estate Gensler Buro Four JLL Common Projects for the talks and case studies. Must admit retrofit as a new type of project description is glossing over that most of us have been doing this for years as cut and carve or refurbishment but if it gives focus to retaining as many existing buildings as possible then I’m with it. The case studies were impressive amd the effort clients and teams will go to, to reduce, reuse and recycle. Good to see so much of Londons existing stock being refurbished. We should not only focus on the cut and carve and the structure issues but also on the simple workspace refurbishment and getting more clarity on the supply chain circular economy and clear certification of accreditation of new products especially M&E where the majority of the cost is. Most simple refurbishments throw away the old finishes and services and most of us I feel would push for recycled products from the circular economy if we had a database or some form of accreditation to refer to. Anyone agree? I liked the concept of architects redesigning the past, that struck a chord.

How can architecture and art drive solutions in our cities? This question was recently explored at BLOXHUB where Madeleine Kate McGowan represented the Garden Caretaker project. Inspired by the White Paper on the New European Bauhaus Economy by Dark Matter Labs, the discussion highlighted how art and architecture can help us reconnect with nature. The Garden Caretaker exemplifies this concept, serving as a bridge between urban living and the existing ecosystem. Read more on the potential of art and the garden caretaker in driving solutions in the cities in this article: https://lnkd.in/dWTB4F3n

🤔 Do you know about this African / Black architect who made award winning architecture from clay? His name is Diebedo Francis Kere. Check out the facts in this Insta. Credit (Tiktok): SuccessIsUs #happeningnow #historyinthemaking #Africanfact #Blackfact #Worldfacts #themoreyouknow

#architecturenzohvienna We’ve arrived at the present housing disaster rather like the Hemingway character explaining how he went bankrupt: “Two ways. Gradually and then suddenly.” Architecture Workshop’s Christopher Kelly examines Vienna’s ‘affordability of everyday life’ and recommends an amalgam of supply and demand-led housing solutions that Aotearoa should pursue if we are at all serious about New Zealand's egalitarian future. https://lnkd.in/gBjT9HAQ