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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How to Avoid Social Segregation in Play Spaces 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Built environment professionals have an opportunity to influence not only the physical environment but also the societies that use the spaces we create. Much has been written in recent popular media regarding […]

Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Gentrification 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gentrification is a term that emerged in the mid-1960s to explain the demographic and social changes that some neighborhoods in the London were experiencing. Since then, a vast number of articles and essays on […]

Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How Public Open Space Reactivates the City 12 months ago

Public open spaces are vital for understanding cities. They are the main environments for citizens’ interaction and stimulation. While cities create the physical environment for social life, public spaces work as […]

Angus Bruce replied 11 months, 1 week ago

Some very simple research and understanding of the project will answer your question – rather than follow the norm and preconceived ideas of ‘right and wrong’ the designers engaged directly with the community and THEY defined what went where, how and why. The designers took the approach of facilitating the outcome the neighbourhood wanted.

Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How Circular Economy Can Build Sustainability 1 year, 1 month ago

The circular economy seeks to move beyond traditional manufacture, use, and dispose culture to build resilience into systems, products and services throughout their lifecycle and beyond. In this article, we look […]