Livable Billboard Offers Artists a Temporary Home
Artists are taking over billboards all over the world, subverting their messages or dedicating them to fun and meaningful art installations instead of advertisements. But the Scribe Billboard ...
Tag: urban living
Vertical Landfill: Monument to Civilization Honors Our Trash
Nearly all of our most majestic architecture reflects pinnacles of achievement for our species, and one architect aims to call attention to yet another way in which we are 'spectacular:' our ...
No Wi-Fi Zones: Taking a Break from Constant Connection
Free wifi is becoming so ubiquitous in many cities, it's hard to find a street corner where you can't instantly connect - and most of us like it that way. Unrestricted access to virtually all of ...
Utopian ‘Private City’ Envisioned as Crime-Free Urban Oasis
Could a utopian dream of a crime-free private city actually bring fears of fictional dystopia to life? Developers are currently building a white-walled 34-acre complex of apartments, shops, ...
Quintessential Conversion: The Ultimate Warehouse Loft
A historic 1880's warehouse in Melbourne, Australia has been converted into a stunning luxury home with high ceilings, exposed red bricks walls and dramatic archways. The addition of new wood ...
Urban Living Room: Feel at Home in Public Places
How can we get more people to leave the comfort of their homes to spend time getting to know their communities and appreciating public urban spaces? Artist Eddy Kaiser and the Theatre Group ...
Skateable Architecture: 13 Irresistibly Curvy Structures
Look at an urban scene through the eyes of a skater and you'll see infinite possibilities: ramps, curves, bowls and level surfaces that are crying out for interaction, offering an experience that ...
3Space: Sharing Vacant Spaces with the People
Properties that sit vacant and empty for too long tend to invite crime and decay. Many charitable organizations can't find affordable places to meet and hold events. Bring the two together and ...
Billboard House: Reclaiming Sky-High Commercial Space
Some billboards are just begging to be subverted, while others take us by surprise with their creativity and ingenuity. But whether you hate these humongous advertising platforms or think they're ...
Remembered Spaces: Abandoned Buildings Transformed Into Art
The collapse of industries on which entire towns rely can have epic, far-reaching effects. While Detroit may be the most-discussed example of industrial collapse and subsequent economic ruin, ...
