Architecture tells the story of a city, its history, culture, and vision for the future. For those of us who find beauty in ...

From “Life Between Buildings” to “Human Transit,” Island Press has played a critical role in building the catalogue of ...

The 2026 submission period for this award is now closed, with public announcement of the next recipient anticipated in June 2026. Until then, join us in recognizing architectural excellence among the ...

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Thirty years ago, Scene writer Christine Kreyling trained her attention on one downtown boulevard that looked, to her, like a huge mistake. City planners had proposed a massive arterial road in part ...

With more and more people moving to urban areas, there’s an ever-growing need for people who can think at the scale of a city in order to solve problems. Experts in urban design are very much in ...

Modernism has profoundly shaped the development of Asian cities, aligning well with the region's high population densities and rapid urbanization during the period. Some Asian cities, particularly ...

Is Philadelphia ready to rethink the proposed Sixers arena as more than a stand-alone sports venue? The development team and city officials continue to assert that 76 Place has the potential to serve ...

Explore urban excellence as quality design through vision and leadership, collaborative partnerships among various disciplines and professions, engaging and empowering people affected by the place, ...