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Campaign news
£1.5 million research partnership launched to transform how we design buildings and cities
We’re on a mission to challenge the ‘blandemic’ of dull, soulless development – and explore how to design and deliver more humanised places at scale.
Inspiration
How Oslo gets its citizens involved in shaping their city
Design festivals are great for grabbing attention. But Oslo shows how they can also create healthy citizen debate about the future of cities.
Inspiration
Seeing the public as your client: creative community engagement case studies
As we publish four new case studies offering creative ways to engage communities in conversations about cities, Sam Phillips explores what changes when you think of the public as the client commissioning a new building.
Shortlists
Ten King’s Cross Characters
Our choice of interesting, joyful and human buildings in and around King’s Cross.
Inspiration
How Seoul incentivises developers to build with character
Seoul’s Seongdong district demonstrates one way that city leaders can actively shape the development of new buildings that celebrate local character.
Views
Building connection: why characterful high streets matter
A new list of Britain’s best high streets underlines how we value distinctiveness and character. But how can renew and build new high streets which people love?
Inspiration
How the role of City Architect is helping Malmö stay unique
Sweden’s third city is protecting its distinct character by enshrining ‘More Malmö-y Architecture’ in policy.
Campaign news
A chance to visit Humanise HQ
Humanise is taking part in this year’s Open House Festival – and you’re invited!
Views
Why mayors must bring joy to their cities
Mayors may need to build homes, but they also need to avoid blandification and bring joy to our cities, says Abigail Scott Paul.
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