Hospitality - a fundamental principle
On why we should consider Hospitality as a fundamental principle in urban planning and design
Projects
Onex-Centre
urbz collabore avec la Ville d’Onex dans le Canton de Genève pour mettre en place un processus participatif afin d'évaluer et contribuer à l'image directrice visant à améliorer la qualité de vie, à construire de nouveaux logements et à renforcer l’identité du centre.
Sangam Gully - After the first lockdown
After the relaxation of the lockdown, our interns worked on the Homegrown street project. This article presents their work and experience.
Expedition Mangrove
Over the last few months, we at urbz have been talking about interventions to engage with the ecological and economic aspects of the mangroves. So we went on an expedition to explore the mangroves near Dharavi.
VIA FUTURA: Extension of the Nations tram line in Geneva
urbz is leading a participatory process for a major transport infrastructure along the United Nations quarters, which connects local, regional and global issues linked to environment, growth and lifestyle.
Lessons in planning from Fort Kochi
Why Fort Kochi is a lesson that urban planners can integrate into a larger vision for India (The Hindu 02.03.2019)
Delta V: Neighbourhood project
This innovative plan for a new neighbourhood in the town of Versoix in Geneva will be presented at the Swiss Architecture Museum in Basel (S AM).
The Making of the Koli Jamat Community Hall
urbz was involved in the design of a new community building in Dharavi.
Delta V: Le plan intermédiaire
Le 11 juin 2018, urbz présente ses travaux sur la forme du futur quartier Lachenal-Dégallier (dit Delta V) aux habitants de Versoix. Un résumé en texte et image.
Kumbharwada - incremental innovation to reduce pollution
A new series of Make in Dharavi focuses on the neighbourhood of Kumbharwada, famous for its pottery. We look at how the potters respond to the pollution generated by their kilns - and brainstorm with them.
Dreaming of a neighbourhood
"What could be generated by the living generation is an open work; it depends entirely on our collective good will, on the readiness of this generation to embrace a future without precedence." Architecture theorist Yehuda Safran reflects on the Delta V neighbourhood project in Versoix, Geneva.
Delta V : Introduction
Un projet de quartier participatif à Versoix!
A participatory urban planning project in Geneva, Switzerland!
From Public Consultation to Community Land Trust
How the city of Ottawa’s participatory neighbourhood revitalization project has inspired the community to take the lead in choosing their future
Proyecto Manila
The story of participatory planning in Bogota
"My bank account is in the negative".
How garment manufacturer Muzaffar makes in Dharavi. (Make in Dharavi III)
New practices for rural development in South Korea
An account of urbz Seoul's strategic planning for the island of Ulleung, in the East Sea
"It isn't about the money".
How garment manufacturer Aameer makes in Dharavi. (Make in Dharavi II)
"We have no interaction with the government".
How garment maker Samit makes in Dharavi. (Make in Dharavi I)
Bareilly Compound Space for Children and Women
Update on our latest project in Dharavi for an elevated community space
CASA DO ATAIDE
Workshop da construção civil / Civil construction Workshop in Sao Paulo
