Building|Spaces|Building
Posted on March 1, 2010 by JDay
Spaces between Buildings Are spaces shaped by buildings? Or are buildings shaped by spaces? The space that is created around built structures is rarely considered more important than the buildings that create it. As urban designers we have to find a balance between the two elements, buildings and spaces, because they are both critical to [...]
Confronting Social Stigmas
Posted on January 26, 2010 by JDay
When designing with a community, there is oftentimes social and cultural stigmas previously associated with certain places, such as a ‘ghetto’ or ‘eclectic, art village.’ Social stigmas tend to insinuate a negative connotation and can pose critical obstacles to successful future development. For this particular entry, I am defining social stigmas as perceived or realistic [...]