Articles by Marcus Fairs

The Sidewalk Toronto smart city was scuppered by a combination of local opposition, excessive secrecy and the prioritisation of profit and technology over sustainability and community, according to architect Ben van Berkel. Speaking to Dezeen in a live interview for Virtual Design Festival earlier this week, the UNStudio co-founder said that the project, led by

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Architects are turning to virtual worlds for both working and socialising during the coronavirus pandemic, with everything from site visits to social events happening in cyberspace. “Incredible things are happening,” said Lara Lesmes of Space Popular, an architecture studio that has pioneered the use of virtual reality in its projects. “We spend a lot of

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Products database Architonic has acquired architecture news website ArchDaily in a deal thought to be worth around €10 million. Architonic, based in Zurich, said the two brands will “join forces strategically to consolidate their market positions and cross-leverage their expertise, with an ambitious plan for growth and innovation.” The two sites will continue to operate

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