Streets
What Street Corner Cues Reveal About a Crossing
Street corner cues show how kerbs, paving and sightlines make a route appear to connect, helping you read the design…
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Browse explorations of streets, shared spaces, neighbourhoods, city culture and the design choices that shape how places are used.
Public Space
Square, Park or Pocket Green: What Kind of Pause Do You Want?
Compare a square, park and pocket green to choose a public space with the right setting for a quiet break, short walk…
Neighbourhoods
When the Corner Shop Became a Neighbourhood Landmark
A corner shop neighbourhood landmark helps residents give clearer directions, find meeting points and see how an…
City Culture
The Mural That Does Not Explain a Neighbourhood
A neighbourhood mural gains meaning from its setting, makers and viewers. Learn how to read its limits without…
City Design
How to Read an Arcade on a Rainy Afternoon
Learn how to read an arcade on a rainy afternoon by tracing thresholds, shifting light and pedestrian routes without…