Opportunities Hub: Choose work that pays off for your practice2 April 2025IntelligenceLatest: New DfE construction frameworkLatest: New DfE construction frameworkRegion: United KingdomMore: Architecture competitionsOpportunitiesContractsJulie ButterworthProcurement and contractsFrameworks
Keep out: Venice Biennale pavilion explores the decline of public space20 May 2021CultureThe ‘creeping epidemic’ of privatised public space is the subject of installations at the biennale's British PavilionThe ‘creeping epidemic’ of privatised public space is the subject of installations at the biennale's British PavilionRegion: EuropeMore: Venice BiennaleBritish pavilionUnscene ArchitecturevPPR ArchitectsPublic spacePublic realmPlaygroundsHigh streetsHieronymus BoschPubsPlaces planning & communityArchitecture for social purpose
Public space in the capital’s private heart6 September 2018CultureTrue public space is a people-watching arenaTrue public space is a people-watching arenaRegion: LondonMore: Public RealmDesign construction & technologyPlaces planning & communityCity of London
How public art can enrich the urban realm17 January 2020CultureShoreditch street exhibition shows the wayShoreditch street exhibition shows the wayRegion: United KingdomMore: Shoreditch1-of-1 Art GroupMas·ter·wərksNewbuildUrban realm
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Public art needs meaning29 May 2018Intelligence… or it’s just a waste of money… or it’s just a waste of moneyRegion: United KingdomMore: Public realmArt installationUrbanscapeLegalJohn Wevill
Does it matter if ‘public’ space is privately owned?23 February 2018IntelligenceOwnership may matter less than quality and accessOwnership may matter less than quality and accessRegion: United KingdomMore: UrbanismCitiesKing's CrossAlbert DockPublic realm
vPPR returns to the public space needs of teenagers12 September 2023ProductsA ‘family of little follies’ offers spaces to just be inA ‘family of little follies’ offers spaces to just be inRegion: United KingdomMore: Marshalls Bricks & MasonryPublic realmPublic Space Design DayDesign construction & technologyInclusionTeenagersvPPR Architects
Skaters do a 360 on public space1 October 2021CultureThe Grove is a grassroots challenge to the privatisation of public spaceThe Grove is a grassroots challenge to the privatisation of public spaceRegion: LondonMore: The GroveCharlie EdmondsSkateparkPublic realmGrassroots actionPlaces planning & community
Setting the Benchmark8 February 2016ProductsThe intelligent park bench has arrivedThe intelligent park bench has arrivedRegion: South EastMore: Public realmPublic seatingEnvironmentSmart livingSustainabilityStrawberry EnergyStrawberry BenchWhere people live
Q&A: Pooja Agrawal on her plans for Public Practice19 April 2021IntelligenceThe new CEO on why local authority placements workThe new CEO on why local authority placements workRegion: United KingdomMore: Public PracticePlaces planning & communityPooja AgrawalLocal planningLocal authoritiesProfilePublic sector
The life and death of Here Lies Geoffrey Barkington2 January 2025IntelligenceThe trials and tribulations of winning an architectural seating competitionThe trials and tribulations of winning an architectural seating competitionRegion: LondonMore: Public seatingCity of LondonLondon Festival of ArchitectureConcreteMemorialArchitecture for DogsPrewett Bizley ArchitectsStudio Weave