#community-spaces

#community-spaces

The public square outside North Acton tube station is set to undergo a makeover to address local concerns about its appearance. The square is fairly new, as it used to be a petrol station. However, between 2015 and 2019, the site was cleared and converted into a public square, featuring steps and a ramp leading down to the station. Now, Ealing Council has started work on some upgrades, including the addition of better lighting and a row of "shed" shops, which will be rented out.

The ZKU, Center for Art and Urbanistics, was established in 2012 with the conversion of a former freight station in Berlin Moabit. Its highly diverse program includes not only art, urban research, and various music events but also urban strategies, lectures, cinema, neighborhood markets, and much more. The available space soon became insufficient for the growing range of activities.

Kindergarten architecture has long stood apart as a realm where design and imagination converge. Unlike most building typologies, these spaces are conceived not only to shelter and function but to shape the earliest experiences of curiosity, play, and social interaction. Throughout history, the design of kindergartens has evolved alongside pedagogical shifts, moving from modest, utilitarian beginnings to highly intentional environments that stimulate both learning and wonder.

Modern playgrounds are blurring the lines between play and the environment, creating playscapes that double as climate-resilient infrastructure.

The 34th Avenue Open Street, known as Paseo Park, emerged as a lifeline during the pandemic and is set to become a permanent fixture after over five years of success.

Sincich's works transform urban landscapes into quilted art, emphasizing the handmade quality and celebrating everyday shops that fulfill communal needs within neighborhoods.

The ongoing changes to housing and community spaces across Sutton Borough reflect a diverse range of planning applications, aiming to enhance residential options and architectural layouts.

Having the firm included as part of London's history was the 'most amazing thing that's happened to this business... and to a community that built us,' said Shan Selvendran.