After the overwhelmingly positive responses to and praise for the original 7 Abandoned Urban Wonders article, we were compelled to create a sequel. Thanks to reader-submitted links and locations, we have compiled a follow-up that should rival (or even top) the original (75,000 views)! Without further ado, here are seven more amazing examples of abandoned […]
Posted by Urbanist August 30th, 2007
7 Wonders, Abandonments, Architecture, Urban, Urban Images, Urbanism, Urbex
Comments: 96
Burning Man is an amazing annual event that takes places for one week a year in the remote Black Rock Desert. This location, also dubbed Black Rock City, is home to art and artists from around the world. While it lasts, Black Rock City is the 7th largest urban environment in Nevada. Burning Man is […]
Posted by Urbanist August 27th, 2007
Environment, Urban, Urban Art, Urbanism
Comments: 12
Drop Spots are the basis for a unique form of urban interaction. A Drop Spot is a place where you can exchange an object with a stranger in your city- pick one thing up and leave another behind. This item can be virtually anything, from a CD or quote to a photograph or piece of […]
Posted by Urbanist August 25th, 2007
Street Art, Urban, Urban Art
Comments: 11
As cities become denser, we all find ourselves wishing we had more space at times, or wanting to make better use of the space we have. Purchasing changeable furniture that adapts to different uses is one solution to this problem. The above example of the Safe Bedside Table is a more funny than useful. […]
Posted by Urbanist August 23rd, 2007
Urban, Urban Furniture, Urban Images
Comments: 24
Have you ever wondered why so much public space seems to go to waste? Even apparently ‘natural’ green areas are carefully cultivated, requiring time, energy and water. However, these only produce a return if people are sitting, interacting, or playing on them. A great deal of urban green space is never used for these purposes. […]
Posted by Urbanist August 21st, 2007
Environment, Guerilla Action, Urban, Urban Images
Comments: 38
