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Buildings that elevated cities: The Shard, London
Buildings that elevated cities: The Shard, London

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Buildings that elevated cities: The Shard, London

It was a design that raised eyebrows but has gone on to become one of London’s most instantly recognisable landmarks, boosting both business and tourism

Noella Pio Kivlehan 14 March 2023

Au revoir automobile: are cities better without cars?
Au revoir automobile: are cities better without cars?

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Au revoir automobile: are cities better without cars?

The benefits of going car-free include cleaner air, safer streets and more cohesive neighbourhoods, but not everyone agrees with this vision of the future

Gela Pertusini 09 March 2023

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go to article Spatial equality: challenging ‘default-male’ design

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go to article Spatial equality: challenging ‘default-male’ design

Karen Day07 March 2023

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go to article Building boldly: the architectural oddities of Baku

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go to article Building boldly: the architectural oddities of Baku

Gela Pertusini27 February 2023

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go to article Room for review: the online rivalry in build to rent

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go to article Room for review: the online rivalry in build to rent

Noella Pio Kivlehan23 February 2023

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go to article Building the Future: the evolution of queer spaces

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go to article Building the Future: the evolution of queer spaces

Modus staff20 February 2023

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go to article Are infrastructure projects leading an industry revival?

Mark Williams16 February 2023

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go to article Under pressure: who supplies new homes with water?

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go to article Under pressure: who supplies new homes with water?

Adam Branson14 February 2023

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go to article Buildings that elevated cities: EYE Filmmuseum

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go to article Buildings that elevated cities: EYE Filmmuseum

Noella Pio Kivlehan07 February 2023

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go to article Brutal or beautiful? The Barbican Estate

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go to article Brutal or beautiful? The Barbican Estate

Mark Williams01 February 2023

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go to article Future-proof: retrofitting commercial property

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go to article Future-proof: retrofitting commercial property

Stephen Cousins26 January 2023

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go to article Can we design away crime?

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go to article Can we design away crime?

Stuart Watson24 January 2023

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