Tag urban design

Urban pattern libraries.

In the morning the city Spreads its wings Making a song In stone that sings.  In the evening the city Goes to bed Hanging lights About its head. - Langston Hughes  How to navigate a city? Let me count the ways. In some cities, there are many more ways than others. Generally speaking, East Coast cities have [...]

Cities and the quiet interface.

She walked by just as I was taking the shot. This little old lady next to the tall, glass, modern building in SOHO, filled with architects sitting down for a presentation, those builders and definers of the urban space. While in New York last week, my senses were heightened of course, as they always are [...]