Public Spaces
Public space design shapes how people meet, move, and spend time in cities. This category gathers inspiring plazas, squares, streetscapes, and waterfront projects that encourage community and interaction. See how landscape architects and urban designers turn leftover ground into open, walkable places people actually use.
Grimshaw’s Auckland City Rail Link Stations Open Weaving in Māori Design Language
Grimshaw's three City Rail Link stations open in Auckland, built with Mana Whenua under Māori design principles.
illustrarch Editoral Team3 Mins read
Architecture, Culture, and Community: Public Space Trends for 2026
Public spaces are evolving rapidly in 2026 as cities focus on people-centered design, adaptability, walkability, smart technologies, public art, and wellbeing. This article...
Elif Ayse Sen5 Mins read
The United States’s Most Beautiful Parks and Gardens: Our Essential Guide
Discover the United States’s Most Beautiful Parks and Gardens with expert picks, seasonal highlights, crowd-savvy tips, and access advice for memorable trips.
Sinan Ozen4 Mins read
Top Botanic Gardens in the United States: Where We Go For Living Collections And Calm
Top Botanic Gardens in the United States: our expert-vetted list with when to go, must-see highlights, accessibility tips, and regional trip pairings.
Sinan Ozen4 Mins read
Playgrounds for the Future: Designing Through Childrens Eyes
Design future-ready playgrounds through children’s eyes. Learn what kids value—curiosity, exploration, autonomy, and social connection—and how to translate insights via co-design, observation, and...
Sinan Ozen4 Mins read
The Place of Park Areas in Urban Design: Enhancing Cities Through Green Spaces
Explore the vital role of parks in urban design, from enhancing well-being and community connection to improving air quality and reducing heat. Discover...
Sinan Ozen4 Mins read
Enhancing Urban Life: Best Practices for the Design of Walkways in Urban Areas
Discover the transformative role of urban walkway design in creating safer, sustainable, and connected cities. Explore how thoughtful planning enhances pedestrian mobility, fosters...
Sinan Ozen6 Mins read
Playgrounds: Landscape Architecture for Inviting Interaction
Playgrounds in landscape architecture are more than spaces for activity—they are environments where children learn, imagine, and collaborate. Through colors, textures, and themes,...
Elif Ayse Sen2 Mins read
