Most people prefer traditional architecture(worksinprogress.news)
332 points by alihm | 285 comments
A Works in Progress newsletter essay by Samuel Hughes arguing that people broadly agree in preferring traditional architecture over modern styles.
#urbanism on Hacker News
4 stories tagged urbanism, newest first.
Backyard Coffee and Jazz in Kyoto(thedeletedscenes.substack.com)
560 points by wyclif | 247 comments
A Substack essay by Addison Del Mastro on visiting tiny passion-driven businesses in Kyoto, including a backyard coffee and jazz spot.
Nakatomi Space(bldgblog.com)
347 points by sebg | 121 comments
BLDGBLOG essay by Geoff Manaugh examining how Die Hard's Nakatomi Plaza is navigated through walls, vents, and ducts, as a lens on architecture and space.
If we want a shift to walking we need to prioritize dignity(streets.mn)
500 points by PaulHoule | 527 comments
A Strong Towns repost of a streets.mn essay arguing that encouraging walking requires designing streets that give pedestrians dignity.