REPURPOSING URBAN OBJECTS FOR NEW USE
Belatchew Arkitekter calculates that by repurposing nine specific roundabouts throughout the city into insect farms and insect-based food production complexes known as “Buzzbuildings,” Stockholm could become a pioneer in the … Read more
During recent talks in Oslo and Malmö, I’ve been showing how a simple shift in thinking can open awareness and generate new possibilities. My goal in that specific part of the presentation … Read more
Reprogramming the City has shown that billboards and outdoor advertising structures are tragically underutilized assets that cities often regards as only being a source of revenue. We’ve shown in previous … Read more
For English readers, I thought I’d share a piece of media coverage from Reprogramming the City: Stockholm that doesn’t require Google Translate. Totally Stockholm magazine ran a nice interview with … Read more
A particularly satisfying part of launching Reprogramming the City at ArkDes in Stockholm was being featured on Sweden SVT national news. Towards the end I explain what sets the Stockholm show apart.
In June 2015, ArkDes, The Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design, will launch Reprogramming the City: Stockholm. As part of Reprogramming the City: Stockholm, ArkDes is issuing a call for ideas, … Read more
Project: Lampbrella City: Saint-Petersburg, Russia Created By: Mikhail Belyaev Post Update: The Lampbrella is featured in the Reprogramming the City Book, on sale now! Lamp posts have begun to accessorize. Small antennas, … Read more
City: Amsterdam, Netherlands Created by: Waarmakers Post Update: Goedzak is featured in the Reprogramming the City Book, on sale now! A key component of re-imagining the potential of the city’s infrastructure … Read more