In a week's time (Weds 22 Jan) we'll be hosting the Members' Winter Party at our office in Farringdon. Whether you're a new member of the AoU or have been around for years, the Winter Party is a lovely opportunity to catch up with the urbanism community over a drink and a bite to eat. Open to all members, with advanced registration required. Register at theaou.org/party #AoUevents #urbanism #youngurbanists #urbandesign #urbanismevents #architecture
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“Form not Content Dictates the “Smart” City” by Dhiru A. Thadani. “Future neighborhoods and cities must be designed as if there is no or little external energy available, similar to the places that tourists continue to admire and visit. Places that are livable without excessive energy demands and where beauty prevails. Environments where the urban pattern encourages walking as the primary form of transportation to access human needs. Where civic life thrives and daily human interaction is serendipitous.” Read the article: https://lnkd.in/dJQFCzdF #urbanism #traditionalarchitecture #traditionalurbanism #urbandesign #urbanplanning #smartcity #citymaking #architecture
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paths* edges* districts* y duman #landscape #landscapearchitecture #architecture #urban #urbandesign #urbanism
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Ultimately, the HIA process stands as a vital tool in the heritage conservation arsenal, offering a strategic and collaborative approach to reconcile the preservation of heritage resources with the evolving needs of urban development. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AO3rs #weareboldera #adaptivereuse #heritagetoronto #heritagearchitecture #architecture #sustainability #sustainabledesign
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I couldn't agree with your viewpoint more. In the rapid development of downtown Toronto, historical landmarks have lost their place, and all preserved buildings, with their so-called "shells," have lost their own historical narratives. As a complete structure, every material and structure should reflect the unique characteristics of that building. This concerns the technology of its construction and the aesthetics popular during its respective era. The most fascinating aspect of historical buildings is sometimes their ability to evoke the scenes of their original use without needing words—they are stories in themselves. Yet, in Toronto now, there are fewer and fewer buildings that can tell such stories, which is regrettable for the city. In contrast, Montreal and Quebec City excel much more in preserving buildings from an architectural conservation perspective. Walking through the streets of Quebec, one can truly feel the charm of the city and the historical legacy left by the French in this region. Furthermore, from a sustainability standpoint, demolishing buildings outright and using completely new materials is not environmentally friendly. As an architect, it's crucial, both for environmental reasons and budget considerations, to reconsider the materials that can be reused from existing buildings.
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This article explores the rise of facadism in Toronto, its implications, and the need for a more thoughtful approach to heritage conservation and modern development. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4bEkU0f #weareboldera #adaptivereuse #heritagetoronto #heritagearchitecture #architecture #sustainability #sustainabledesign
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This article explores the rise of facadism in Toronto, its implications, and the need for a more thoughtful approach to heritage conservation and modern development. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4bEkU0f #weareboldera #adaptivereuse #heritagetoronto #heritagearchitecture #architecture #sustainability #sustainabledesign
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For whom it may interest the subject of architectural / heritage / landscape reuse.
Join us on 26 June at 13:00 GMT for a webinar on Use and Reuse of Architectural and Landscape Heritage organised by the UIA Heritage and Cultural Identity Work Programme. Register: https://bit.ly/45fov2u Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Vn9Hu4 #architecture #heritage
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To support the preservation and adaptive reuse of these historic treasures, the City of Toronto, alongside other organizations, offers various grants and incentives. Read the full article: Heritage Grants and Incentives in Toronto ▸ https://bit.ly/44WZ4CI #weareboldera #adaptivereuse #heritagetoronto #heritagearchitecture #architecture #sustainability #sustainabledesign
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Here is the link to the synopsis of the session described by Graham A Young . Please read to the bottom of his summary to see a quote from visionary, and IFLA Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award winner, Anne Whiston Spirn. https://lnkd.in/eG4U4sei
Speaking at COP 16 in the session on: Rethinking Urban Landscapes - Equity, Restoration and Resilience in Arid Regions. Amongst all the theory and policy discussions I wanted to present a practical example of the role of landscape architecture in the discourse. I shared the Caledonian Inner City Park, Pretoria, South Africa. A project approved by Council but as yet unbuilt. To make the point of our role as visionaries I quoted from Anne Winston Spirn’s 1984 book: The Granite Garden, Urban Nature and Human Design. An excellent book which never ages and was way ahead of the Nature Based Solutions buz ( every single presentation I heard included this phrase 😉). Here is her quote: ‘If cities are to become more liveable, it will be by design: not just through the design of built projects – homes and workplaces, gardens and parks, streets and sewer systems – but also through visions that may never be realised. …… Without visions to guide their development, cities will be shaped by the politics of expedience’
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Numerous European-built buildings in Asia, predicated on European-type plans, have distinct references to local architecture. Traditional styles continue today, particularly in housing estates adjacent to super-Modernist environments, such as high-rise suburbs in China. Pg 305, The Art of Classic Planning #classicplanning #traditionalarchitecture #urbanism #asia #urbanplanning
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‘Do you fight against the water or do you live with the water?’ Dutch architect Koen Olthuis asked in 2023. With rising sea levels an issue the world over, architects like Olthuis and Bjarke Ingels are creating innovative potential solutions in places such as the Maldives and Busan. These projects form an intriguing contemporary reimagining of the type of water dwelling we in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia have practiced for millennia. But can they create a modern city? And do we have a choice? Read more at https://lnkd.in/gVdiwkdU #ovalpartnership #FloatingCities #SustainableArchitecture #UrbanInnovation #ClimateAdaptation #WaterCommunities #MaritimeHeritage #ArchitecturalTrends #FutureLiving
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