03.24.2026
The conformity of Haussmann’s blocks gains meaning from the often intimate bricolage of Paris’ other textures.
The conformity of Haussmann’s blocks gains meaning from the often intimate bricolage of Paris’ other textures.
01.06.2025
Vienna and Paris demonstrate that there are easier, less-expensive ways to build homes.
Vienna and Paris demonstrate that there are easier, less-expensive ways to build homes.
01.25.2022
There’s more depth and history to the concept than you think.
There’s more depth and history to the concept than you think.
05.14.2019
Sometimes civic ambition should aim lower.
Sometimes civic ambition should aim lower.
04.25.2019
The cathedral doesn’t need to be reimagined or “rethought.”
The cathedral doesn’t need to be reimagined or “rethought.”
04.23.2019
Finding the meaning of the city amid the fire and tears.
Finding the meaning of the city amid the fire and tears.
04.17.2019
We will rebuild the great cathedral—because we can.
We will rebuild the great cathedral—because we can.
04.17.2019
The famed cathedral will surely be rebuilt. But will it still hold the same meaning for those who rebuild it?
The famed cathedral will surely be rebuilt. But will it still hold the same meaning for those who rebuild it?
03.04.2019
The direction people travel on this famous thoroughfare says everything about their intentions.
The direction people travel on this famous thoroughfare says everything about their intentions.
05.01.2018
Hand drawn slogans and the city’s streets are powerful political tools.
Hand drawn slogans and the city’s streets are powerful political tools.
02.07.2018
The Grand Couvert is sublime public space.
The Grand Couvert is sublime public space.
12.26.2017
The giant new incubator space takes a slick eraser to the past.
The giant new incubator space takes a slick eraser to the past.
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