The uncertain origins of the modern marathon
The story behind the marathon is more complicated than it seems. The modern marathon distance comes from the 1908 London Olympics.
Leonardo da Vinci designed an ideal city that was centuries ahead of its time
Leonardo da Vinci’s ideal city contained design features and engineering works not realised until hundreds of years after he died.
When cities were Nature’s haven: a tale from Bangalore
The population of India’s IT hub, Bangalore, grew for centuries because of nature, not despite it – a lesson that could give hope for the future of our modern cities.
New York DNA between Art, Architecture and Urban Green
At the Bloomberg Center’s Cornell Tech building, by Pritzker Prize architect Thom Mayne, the New York DNA is part of the conceptual project.
Supporting the Arts Should Be a Part of Your Business Strategy
The time of grey suits is coming to the end – business now strives to be more innovative, creative and inclusive.
Arts And Liveable Cities
What do we mean by a liveable city? Perhaps the sum of the factors that add up to a community’s quality of life: housing options, decent jobs, robust neighborhoods, mobility, vibrant public spaces, and affordability.