#urbanDesign

Lyle Solla-YatesLyle@cville.online
2025-11-12

cnu.org/publicsquare/2024/03/0 “if superblocks were implemented at a larger scale an estimated 700 annual deaths could be prevented” #Barcelona #UrbanDesign #PublicHealth #SuperBlocks #CleanAir #walkable #WarOnCars

2025-11-12

@joeldn I've always thought Bristol could use something like this for our hills!

When I land, one of the first things I'm doing is taking the Mid-Levels escalators up to my Airbnb, luggage and all.

#HongKong #MidLevels #TravelVibes #CityLife #UrbanDesign #WalkableCities #PublicTransport

2025-11-12
Arnhem Outside the Station

Stepping out of Arnhem Central Station onto the upper level, I was met by a tall office building — its structure bending softly like a wave, mirroring the organic lines of the station itself. Sea-green contours wrapped around dark blue windows, forming a calm visual rhythm that instantly drew me in.

I captured this scene with the Canon 5DsR and Sigma 24–70mm Art, using a polarizing filter — a tool often misunderstood, but scientifically fascinating. Light travels as waves vibrating in all directions, but when it reflects off non-metallic surfaces like glass or water, those waves align into a single plane. A polarizing filter selectively blocks that oriented light, reducing glare, increasing contrast, and deepening color saturation. In this case, it turned an ordinary glass facade into a layered play of tone and texture.

Some photographers avoid polarization for fear of “over-saturation,” but for me, it’s about control — sculpting light rather than altering reality. This image is straight from the camera, no edits needed. Just light, reflection, and the quiet geometry of modern architecture.

#ArnhemCentraal #ArnhemArchitecture #ModernArchitecture #UrbanDesign #ArchitecturalWave #PolarizingFilter #LightPhysics #OpticsInPhotography #Canon5DsR #Sigma2470Art #ArchitecturalDetails #UrbanObservation #ArchitecturalContrast #BuildingDesign #ArchitecturalComposition #DutchArchitecture #ArchitecturalGeometry #GlassAndSteel #ArchitecturalTexture #ReflectionPhotography #ArchitecturalStudy #LightAndShadow #ArchitecturalPhotographyLovers #UrbanGeometry #ArchitecturalPatterns #ArchitecturalScience #ArchitecturalBalance #ArchitecturalPerspective #ArchitecturalExploration #DesignAndStructure #ArchitecturalSymphony #CityArchitecture #ArchitecturalBeauty #ArchitecturalLines #ArchitecturalArt #ArchitecturalInspiration #UrbanSpaces #OpticalScience #ScientificPhotography #ByMaikeldeBakker
2025-11-12
Arnhem Central Station — Time bends the building inside

Inside Arnhem Central Station, space itself seems to fold and breathe. The same great window from the outside now reveals its inner rhythm — twisting, curving, as if the entire structure has been gently bent by time. Standing at the base of the staircase, you feel like you’ve stepped inside a living shell, a snail house of steel and glass.

The staircase begins in the lower left and ascends gracefully to the upper right, tracing the shape of the curved window. Above, the roof dips and sways like a wave caught mid-motion. The central column — smooth, rounded, and branching — rises like a fossilized tree, supporting the weight of the flowing roof. Around it all, people move, signs blink, trains come and go. Life rushes by, but the building stands still, frozen in its own temporal rhythm.

Photographed with the Canon 5DsR and Sigma 24–70mm Art, this image required some dodging and burning to balance the strong contrast — the bright daylight outside versus the darker interior tones. A study in form, flow, and perception, where architecture seems to capture the motion of time itself.

#ArnhemCentraal #ArchitecturePhotography #ModernArchitecture #ArchitecturalCurves #UrbanDesign #ArchitecturalArt #ArchitecturalFlow #Canon5DsR #Sigma2470Art #ArchitecturalStructure #ArchitecturalInspiration #ArchitecturalObservation #UrbanGeometry #ArchitecturalForm #LightAndShadow #ArchitecturalDetails #BuildingDesign #PublicArchitecture #ArchitecturalPerspective #ArchitecturalBeauty #ArchitecturalPhotographyLovers #DutchArchitecture #EngineeringArt #ArchitecturalComposition #ArchitecturalLines #DesignAndStructure #UrbanSpaces #ContemporaryArchitecture #ArchitecturalStudy #ConcreteAndGlass #ArchitecturalRhythm #CityArchitecture #ArchitectureIsArt #LightStudy #ArchitecturalMovement #ArchitectureAndTime #StructureAndForm #ArchitecturalBalance #UrbanArtistry #ByMaikeldeBakker
MR Renderingmrrendering
2025-11-10

3D Rendering for Public Design | MR Rendering
We bring public projects to life. Visualizing parks, squares, and infrastructure to gain community buy-in and stakeholder approval. See our public projects: mrrendering.com/3d-visualizati

League of Women Voters of SFlwvsf@sfba.social
2025-11-06

Members, your holiday read is locked in! Our next book club selection is “The Color of Law A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America” by Richard Rothstein.

Head to luma.com/d7kqwcrx to RSVP and for links to get the book.

If you want to be part of our book club, you've got to become a League member. Sign up at lwvsf.org/membership

#BookClub #SanFrancisco #SF #SFBA #SFBayArea #SFpol #BlackHistory #Urbanism #UrbanDesign #Redlining #SegregationByDesign

Image of the book, “The Color of Law A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America” by Richard Rothstein. Below is text that says: Member only book club. Monday, January 19, 6:00–7:00pm PT. Online. lwvsf.org/calendar
2025-11-04

Đô thị lấn biển Cần Giờ được nhắm đến danh hiệu '7 Kỳ quan Đô thị Tương lai' nhờ mô hình hòa hợp thiên nhiên, kiến trúc xanh, hạ tầng thông minh và thích ứng biến đổi khí hậu. Tiềm năng bền vững, đáng sống và nổi bật.

#CanGio #FutureCities #7WondersOfFutureCities #KỳQuanĐôThịTươngLai #Sustainability #UrbanDesign #ClimateResilience #VietNam #ĐôThịXanh #HạTầngThôngMinh #ĐôThịVenBiển #ThànhPhốĐángSống #ĐôThịBềnVững #CôngTrìnhKiếnTrúcXanh #ĐôThịThôngMinh
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vtcnews.vn/do-thi-lan-bien-can

2025-10-31

Quy Nhơn Iconic – dự án đô thị mới tại Gia Lai sở hữu 50 tiện ích cao cấp, dung hòa quy hoạch hiện đại với không gian xanh, mang đến cân bằng giữa nhịp sống sôi động và bản sắc văn hóa truyền thống, hứa hẹn môi trường sống chất lượng cho cư dân.

#GiaLai #QuyNhonIconic #DoThiMoi #BĐS #TienIchCaoCap #VietNam #RealEstate #UrbanDesign #NewCity

vietnamnet.vn/quy-nhon-iconic-

2025-10-30
#ThrowbackThursday #TBT 4 years ago today we attended a small arts festival in the #Salbke neighbourhood of #Magdeburg. You might remember the little Peng graffiti I shared a while back, where I mentioned some details about this structure: #LesezeichenSalbke ("Salbke Bookmark"). Built in 2009, it served as an open-air library and book-crossing spot (until that was discontinued due to vandalism), a venue for small events, and a noise barrier for locals. It even won awards, including the #EuropeanPrizeForUrbanPublicSpace! As it turns out, the small concert at Lesezeichen Salbke that I mentioned in my old post was happening on October 30, 2021 and I took a photo! 😂


#urban #streetPhotography #PengIstPeng #architecture #Architektur #urbanArchitecture #communitySpace #openAirLibrary #openBookcase #concert #Konzert #urbanDesign #socialDesign #cityscape #cityAtNight #nightPhotography
A vibrant nighttime scene featuring a group of people gathered in front of a distinctive, cube-shaped structure made of lattice-like blocks. The structure is illuminated with blue and green lights, creating a striking visual effect. Inside the structure, a small stage is visible, with performers silhouetted against a backdrop of colourful, dynamic lighting. The audience stands on steps and the pavement, watching the performance. In the background, the street is softly lit, with buildings and a hint of urban life, adding to the lively and artistic atmosphere of the event.
Hacker Newsh4ckernews
2025-10-30
California Politics HuddleCA_Politics_Huddle
2025-10-29
2025-10-28

Hi #Urbanism people here, do you "believe" in enclosure theory? #urbandesign #architecture

The image depicts a tree-lined pathway on a college campus. The path is paved with concrete and is flanked by tall trees with yellow and green foliage. Several individuals are walking along the path, some are carrying backpacks. Buildings are visible on the left side of the pathway and on the right, partially obscured by the trees. A sign is visible on the right, reading "Carnegie Mellon University" The sky is bright and clear. The perspective is eye-level, giving a sense of walking along the path.
Nick Young :tinoflag:nickofnz@mastodon.nz
2025-10-26

Bike lanes free our towns and cities from cars.

Bike lanes make our roads safer for EVERYONE, including car drivers.

We don't need the government to spend billions on big new roads.

We need them to build more bike lanes!

#NZPol #transport #urban #urbandesign #cycling

Xavier Marecaxavierdatatech
2025-10-23

🌧️ In Copenhagen, the Climate Tile redesigns sidewalks to channel and reuse rainwater — turning infrastructure into climate resilience.
Now imagine combining this with AI, IoT sensors, and digital twins to predict floods, optimize irrigation, and model urban ecosystems in real time.
Smart cities aren’t science fiction — they’re engineering + data + design. 🌿💡

2025-10-23

Nắp kỹ thuật inox ZAVAK – những chi tiết nhỏ nhưng thể hiện sự tinh tế và đẳng cấp tại các công trình trọng điểm như khu vực hồ Hoàn Kiếm. Được thiết kế hài hòa với cảnh quan đô thị, sản phẩm của thương hiệu Việt này mang đến giải pháp bền vững, thẩm mỹ cao và chất lượng chuẩn quốc tế. Một dấu ấn thầm lặng nhưng không thể bỏ qua trong kiến trúc hiện đại.

#ZAVAK #Inox #NắpKỹThuật #CôngTrìnhTrọngĐiểm #ThươngHiệuViệt #KiếnTrúc #ĐôThị #ThiếtKếTinhTế #VietnameseBrand #UrbanDesign #StainlessSteel #Ma

Karsten Schmidttoxi@mastodon.thi.ng
2025-10-22

Interesting 25min documentary about the many glaring conceptual/environmental/social issues of "The Line", the monstrous, 180km long, dystopian megacity being planned/built in Saudi Arabia...

youtube.com/watch?v=c-jtIRvmbsk

(Some minor argumentative/perspective issues re: traditional cities, i.e. urban sprawl and traffic problems are only indirectly a result of century old organic growth, but also caused by things which could be changed for the better with sufficient political/cultural will, like updating zoning laws, limiting real estate speculation, limiting privatized spaces, investing in decent public transport/infrastructure, supporting working from home etc. — none of it new...)

If I learned one thing from working with generative design for years, nature always wins, in the end... One can try to impose artificial constraints for some temporary, local improvements, but top-down designed solutions (usually by a small group of people who think they know it all) hardly ever stand the test of time, or the test of chaos and unpredictable events... Natural systems and those designed to be (or rather assembled) bottom-up are much more amenable to these forces of change... In the case of projects like "The Line", it's just upsetting how many resources & lives will literally be wasted for these kinds of vanity projects... Ozymandias says hi!

#Architecture #TheLine #UrbanDesign #TopDown #BottomUp

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