An Adventurous Endeavour …

Is this the end of my journey in urban design? First of all, please pardon me, as I will be writing more casually  to sum up my thoughts. And pardon me again, for jabbering (I tried to be as precise as I can in all previous writing but …) Countless times, I’ve questioned myself about Read the full article…

Living by water: An Alternative approach to urban densification and affordability

floating house netherlands

With predicted figures in the event of migration to the urban space in future, an alternative way of addressing housing needs may not be satisfied only with limited land left for development (HSB, 2023). Therefore, the solution lies within the river basins linearly sprawling across the edge of many riverside city developments. Although, floating architecture Read the full article…

URBAN DESIGN BLOGS: A REFLECTIVE NARRATIVE

Published by Georgina Walker on 28 March 2024   Getting Started Throughout the semester the module has focussed on self-directed meetings, peer-reviewing blogs, academic insights and gaining experience with the use of a short form content method of academic expression. As a MArch student, I have thoroughly enjoyed gaining knowledge and experience in urban design Read the full article…

Upon Reflection

First Impressions Urban design was something very new to me. The only experience I’ve had in relation to it was how to construct the things we design. So, coming into a module which further explores principles of urban design had me excited to learn. The apprehension only settled in after the first session where we Read the full article…

Designing Healthier Neighborhoods

To begin with, the way a neighborhood designed has big impact on how healthy and happy its people are. Over the years, there have been a lot of studies carried out regarding the effects of neighborhood design on health and well-being. Meanwhile, major health challenges including premature death, poor physical and mental health and health Read the full article…

Looking back and summing up

Completely new field When we were informed at the start of the first semester that we would be required to blog, I was perplexed because this was something completely new to me that I had never experienced before. I realised I’d have to write lengthy texts not only for the teacher to review but also Read the full article…