Citizen Jane: How Jane Jacobs saved New York City15 May 2017IntelligenceThe story of an early urban activistThe story of an early urban activistRegion: Rest of the worldMore: HousingFilmWhere people liveUrban realmTransportDocumentaryProtestNew YorkUSAJane JacobsPlanning
Hoxton Mule: Sam Jacob's hybrid house in east London27 October 2022BuildingsInventive interpretation of context informs new Hoxton homeInventive interpretation of context informs new Hoxton homeRegion: LondonMore: Design construction & technologyChris FogesSam JacobHoxtonPlaces planning & communityHomeCommunity centreSam Jacob Studio
Draw your own conclusions20 February 2019CultureSam Jacob’s intriguing drawings are an architectural stream of consciousnessSam Jacob’s intriguing drawings are an architectural stream of consciousnessRegion: LondonMore: Sam Jacob StudioBetts ProjectArchitectural artArchitectural drawing
Ralph Fiennes stars as domineering city planner in new stage play14 April 2022CultureNew York city planner Robert Moses is the subject of Straight Line Crazy, an entertaining new play by David HareNew York city planner Robert Moses is the subject of Straight Line Crazy, an entertaining new play by David HareRegion: LondonMore: PlayDavid HareRobert MosesJane JacobsNew YorkPlanningPlaces planning & community
Review: Sam Jacob gives Barbie a colourful 65th birthday at the Design Museum12 July 2024CultureStrong design references underpin a journey through the Barbie-verseStrong design references underpin a journey through the Barbie-verseRegion: LondonMore: BarbiePamela BuxtonSam Jacob StudioToysExhibitionDesign MuseumDesign construction & technology
Obituary: Peter Jacob 1942–2023, academic who fostered a ‘sense that we were changing the world’3 November 2023CultureSupportive, compassionate and open-minded head of architecture at Kingston UniversitySupportive, compassionate and open-minded head of architecture at Kingston UniversityRegion: United KingdomMore: Peter JacobTrevor GarhnamKingston UniversityKingston School of ArchitectureLecturerAcademiaProfile
Cast iron reasons for conservation22 November 2019CulturePreservationist prophet Margo Gayle deserves to be better rememberedPreservationist prophet Margo Gayle deserves to be better rememberedRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Jane JacobsJefferson Market CourtConservation & heritageUnited StatesCampaigningPenn StationVictorian Society of AmericaFriends of Cast Iron ArchitectureMargot Gayle
For wilful neglect in urban planning9 April 2019CultureWill Wiles argues the case for dilapidationWill Wiles argues the case for dilapidationRegion: United KingdomMore: Jane JacobsDeath and Life of Great American CitiesConservation & heritagePlaces planning & community
Richard Sennett: It’s all in the telling5 April 2018CultureA hugely entertaining readA hugely entertaining readRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Richard SennettPlaces planning & communityJane JacobsHannah ArendtUses of disorderLondon School of Economics
Live Projects Network co-founder wins Annie Spink Award4 December 2024IntelligenceJane Anderson champions comprehensive learning through practical experienceJane Anderson champions comprehensive learning through practical experienceRegion: United KingdomMore: RIBA President's Medals 2024Jane AndersonOxford Brookes UniversityEducationLive Projects Network
Alex Ely on ants, brains, cities and software10 January 2019CultureAlex Ely chooses his book of the yearAlex Ely chooses his book of the yearRegion: United KingdomMore: Friedrich EngelsJane JacobsFlorenceManchesterTechnologySlime mouldSocial mediaEmergence theoryDecentralisation
Radical thoughts on architecture at RA exhibition4 October 2019CultureRees-Mogg’s home as a waste processor? London drowning?Rees-Mogg’s home as a waste processor? London drowning?Region: LondonMore: Design construction & technologyArtRoyal AcademySam JacobJacob Rees-Mogg