For centuries humanity has been intent on creating the ideal city, a utopian-like vision that has driven civilizations into near extinction in a …
Can the Ideal City Become a Reality?
What kind of cities do we want to live in? What do we believe is important for a good life? And what makes a good home for all of us? Together with SPACE10, we explore these questions in The Ideal City. In this book, we travel to 53 cities in 30 different countries, speaking with experts across architecture, design, technology and governance about a better way forward for our shared home: the city.
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After the Pandemic: Better Cities for People and the Planet 24.03.216 min read Written by Steph Wade In the second part of this two-part series, we …
The perfect city is yet to be built, but through collective actions the next generation could have it in sight.
As we face not one but two global crises—the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change—The Ideal City, a new book by Space10 (IKEA’s research and design lab in Copenhagen) published by Gestalten explores the...
What kind of cities do we want to live in? What do we believe is important for a good life? And what makes a good home for all of us? Joining forces with @gestalten, we explore these questions in The City,...
Robin Chase’s work has reshaped mobility in cities and our understanding of how we can share resources. Offering a compelling vision for a greener …
Imagine a world where cities are designed sustainably with an aim of positive living for all. The Ideal City, published by Gestalten (£24) and …
From monumental corporate buildings to humanitarian work in flood-prone rural villages, Pakistan’s first prominent female architect Yasmeen Lari has …
Safer Cities: What COVID-19 Has Taught Us 08.03.216 min read Written by Steph Wade In just one year, the pandemic has taught us that there is no such …
‘The Ideal City’ collects the most successful urban ideas from around the world, to serve as a sort of cookbook of best practices for city leaders. By the end of the century, if cities continue to grow...
What kind of cities do we want to live in? What do we believe is important for a good life? And what makes a good home for all of us? SPACE10 with …
The Ideal City is a new book from Space10, the Swedish furniture giant Ikea’s own R&D lab, based in Copenhagen. A compilation of best practice from around the world – 53 cities in 30 countries – the thrust...
The Ideal City: Exploring Urban Futures As technology and urban life edge ever closer, The Ideal City explores the ambitious actions and initiatives being brought to life across the globe to meet tomorrow’s...
The world is constantly changing, and our built environment is continuously evolving and adapting. As we find ourselves immersed with challenges, …
Because of the pandemic, everyone has had to rethink the way we live, work, and play in our shared home: the city. A new book from SPACE10 hopes to …
What kind of city do people want to live in? What do they believe is important for a good life? And what constitutes a good home for everyone? New book The Ideal City explores these questions by rethinking...
Research and design lab SPACE10 and publishing house gestalten have teamed up to gather world-leading architects, designers, researchers, …