Ideas
With cities around the world struggling to deliver good growth, could a shift in public engagement be the answer? Here we publish four inspiring case studies
A new case study reveals how logistics and creativity came together in Heatherwick’s masterplan
The new Kensington district shows how private funding can fuel public culture, argues Sam Phillips
"I was born and raised in Seoul. But I’ve spent the last six years living in Tokyo, working as an architect. This is my attempt to reflect on how emotion and place become intertwined, and the debate about demolition versus adaptation." - Hyelim Jang
"It's dangerous to think in terms of a simple either/or choice. Social equality and the health of our planet are at stake." - Thomas Heatherwick
There has been a crisis in Britain’s schools: the decimation of arts subjects over more than a decade. As the tide turns, it’s time for the creative industries to welcome young people into their studios. Here we explain how.
With the NHS pushed to its limits and many high streets hollowing out, Heatherwick Studio is calling for a new kind of health space right at the heart of urban communities. In a major new report, called Health Street, it sets out a vision for a radical approach to health creation based around community-led facilities on the local high street.
The ambition of Little Island was to create a park that is welcoming to all, and that offers free access to culture and green space. This independent Social Impact Study was commissioned to measure whether we achieved those objectives.