Thou Shalt Not Drive…
Seldom have our local representatives been more authoritarian; implementing road closures in the dead of night. And famously ignoring the results of public consultations.
Review: Leighton House, London
Go and see this inspiring example of true multi-culturalism. Let it inspire you to discover – and evaluate – more about the cultures of our world
Pu Miao: Traditional Chinese Modernism
A Dialogue Between Architecture and Landscape. Not for him the kind of traditionalist literalism or pastiche but a dynamic, context-driven architecture that respects tradition and yet moves it forward.
Now Is Good
Tim Firth’s first ever musical comedy, “Now is Good” is an original piece of writing that surprises at every turn.
Straight Line Crazy – A Review
Written by David Hare, directed by Nicholas Hytner, and starring Ralph Fiennes, recounts the life and times of controversial urbanist Robert Moses
Shanghai Lockdown: A photo-diary
These evocative photos by Zhu Runzi conjure up how Shanghai has changed from one of the world’s most dynamic cities into a ghost-town.
Not much COP
If it really is one minute to midnight, then we really are in trouble because COP26 has achieved absolutely nothing… except contributing to the problem of C02 emissions.
DRAUGHT-STRIP BRITAIN
We, the self-appointed, unelected mob of right-thinking people who speak on behalf of the majority, demand:
Roadblock lockdown
At the time of planning LTNs, councils had little or no evidence of the economic impact. How could they? There was no data available to base any decisions on.
Biennale, tree finale
Designers who think they should “educate” the public are sorely mistaken. Designers must meet the public as active participants.
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