The Art of Urbanization reexamines a forgotten tradition in Belgian and European planning history, reconstructed through a longitudinal analysis of the Study Committee of the Antwerp Agglomeration (1907-1939). Against prevailing trends, Antwerp’s urban expansion was not the product of rational master planning, but evolved gradually through collective and pragmatic responses to emerging urban questions.

Drawing on a wide range of historical sources and richly illustrated, the book reconstruc...

In Steden op slik beschrijft Han Meyer de controversiële maar ook inspirerende geschiedenissen van Venetië, Rotterdam en New Orleans: hoe deze havensteden omgingen met het dynamische karakter van de delta en de lagune. Voor het mogelijk maken van de economische en stedelijke ontwikkeling in deze kustlandschappen is steeds weer geprobeerd met technische ingrepen het natuurlijke proces van dichtslibben tegen te gaan. Dat leidde tot het verlies van veel ecologische en landschappelijke kwalitei...

‘Abby—that is the name of the new art and exhibition site in and around the remains of the former Groeninge Abbey in Kortrijk. The building itself is a lesson in architecture, not only in museum architecture or design, but also in how to engage with historical buildings. The result is a modest yet inviting gesture towards future visitors.’Design door Barozzi Veiga

This Monocle book tells us how to turn a house into a home. Both a practical guide and a great source of inspiration, The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes presents the interiors, furniture, and locations you need to know about along with portraits of the people who can make it happen.

Surfing is a way of life. A life dominated by the waves and the tide with a cozy place to pause in between. Creative personalities crafting bold homes, Surf Shacks illustrates how surfers live both on and off shore.

Many abodes can fall under the label of surf shack: New York City apartments, cabins nestled next to national parks, or tiny Hawaiian huts. Surfing communities are overflowing with creativity, innovation, and rich personas. Surf Shacks takes a deeper look at surfers' home...