Gegen Ende.
This work should be seen as a counter-example, underlining the difficulty to incorporate ephemeral experimentations in our urban plans. This building in Berlin speaks for… Read More »Gegen Ende.
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The homeless couple
A work about homeless settlement and the relation with urban resilience. At D0, the garage door appeals to the eye before being attracted by two… Read More »The homeless couple
La Seine (*).
The below work questions how far flooding adaptation can go, while protecting the cultural heritage of historical cities. At D0, the incongruity of the perspective… Read More »La Seine (*).
Homeless, Poverty and Urban Resilience
The way individuals socialize in a given environment has been described by Bourdieu, introducing the definition of “habitus” as a system of “governed provisions”. According… Read More »Homeless, Poverty and Urban Resilience
Is the sky the limit? Not any longer…
The underground’s image is negatively related to darkness and discomfort. It triggers concerns and claustrophobic fears. It has been left over during centuries in favor… Read More »Is the sky the limit? Not any longer…
The Japanese paradox.
Centuries of earthquakes, typhoons, wars and fires. But a flourishing Tokyo which, undoubtedly, is a success story, at least seen from the economical perspective. Facing… Read More »The Japanese paradox.
From government to governance: a dilemma for urban resilience
The way a resilient space may reach its state of balance is thoroughly described in the literature. Whether referring to the very first assumptions of… Read More »From government to governance: a dilemma for urban resilience
The ephemerality of urban resilience.
By nature, urban resilience leads to ephemerality. What has been built should possibly be undone as no one can predict what our future will be.… Read More »The ephemerality of urban resilience.
When Urban Resilience deals with our cultural heritage.
The need to protect the so-called “tangible form” of our cultural heritage, such as historical monuments, has been recalled by notorious institutions (UNESCO 1972 General… Read More »When Urban Resilience deals with our cultural heritage.
Are cities fragile or vulnerable?
The question can surprise but it is not just semantics. The difference between fragility and vulnerability has been thoroughly discussed and it goes without saying… Read More »Are cities fragile or vulnerable?
