Secret Underwater Architecture In Amsterdam
Last week we found out about the existence of a hidden underwater house — the so-called 'Cockelbockel' — in Amsterdam's Sloterplas lake.
Rio’s Antiviral Billboards Go Viral
Rio de Janeiro's latest billboards are antiviral. By replicating the smell of human sweat, they aim to fight the widespread Zika virus.
Living With The Dead On Manila’s North Cemetery
With a population of over 10,000, Manila's North Cemetery has become an enormous living necropolis where life is among the dead.
Lingerie On Wheels Travels Around The States
We all know the food trucks, but how about shopping trucks? The Try-on Truck is a store on wheels that enables women to shop lingerie right on the sidewalk.
Pigeons With Backpacks Join The Fight Against Air Pollution
Last month, a team of 10 pigeons wearing small pollution-monitoring backpacks were sent across London. Londoners themselves are now invited to wear their own sensors to create the first human-powered air pollution monitoring network.
Urban Changemakers, LSE Is Calling You
LSE Cities is offering a new program for city-makers in the public, private and civic sectors who want to better understand and deliver urban change.
The Wander Society
Keri Smith's new book The Wander Society introduces the reader to the art of wandering.
Typographic City-Marketing
Dutch typographer Sander Neijnens and illustrator Ivo van Leeuwen have created a font for their hometown Tilburg.
The Next Economy: An Introduction To IABR—2016
Cities are the economic superpowers of the future. Which implications does this have for citizens? Kicking off on 23 April, the International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam investigates the relationship between spatial design and the Next Economy.
Secret Miniature Rooms Hidden In Milan’s Manholes
Italian street artist Biancoshock transforms abandoned manholes in Milan into secret miniature dwellings.
Never Miss Your Package Delivery Again With eNeighbr
New York-based start-up eNeighbr tries to end the annoyance of missed packages by allowing you to find a trusted neighbor who is willing to accept a delivery on your behalf.
The Taste Of Rotterdam In 12 Flavors
Siroop Rotterdam wants to raise awareness of urban nature in Rotterdam by making syrup from the city's wild vegetation.
Concept Store In An Underground Parking Garage
Last month, a vacant underground parking garage in Tokyo's Ginza district was converted into the city's coolest concept store.
Grow Your Own Veggies In A Professional Greenhouse
A professional greenhouse in the Dutch town of Rijnsburg has been transformed into a huge public allotment garden for urban farming enthusiasts.
Modular Hub Transforms Disused Offices Into Urban Apartments
Dutch architecture firm Kraaijvanger comes up with a modular and demountable system that turns empty buildings into homes in a few days.
