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The uncertain origins of the modern marathon

The uncertain origins of the modern marathon

On September 1, 2020 April 8, 2021 by Emma Jansen

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 designed an ideal city that was centuries ahead of its time

On August 11, 2020 October 8, 2020 by Emma Jansen

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

When cities were Nature’s haven: a tale from Bangalore

On August 8, 2020 October 8, 2020 by Emma Jansen

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

New York DNA between Art, Architecture and Urban Green

On July 26, 2020 October 8, 2020 by Emma Jansen

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

Supporting the Arts Should Be a Part of Your Business Strategy

On July 24, 2020 October 8, 2020 by Emma Jansen

The time of grey suits is coming to the end – business now strives to be more innovative, creative and inclusive.

Arts And Liveable Cities

Arts And Liveable Cities

On July 23, 2020 October 8, 2020 by Emma Jansen

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.

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