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Algorithmic Law and Infrastructural Bodies

For me, the key question posed by resilient urbanism is that of the status of the body: unlike in modern urbanism, it could be argued that one of the primary sites of urbanization in resilient urbanism is the body. It situates one of its innovations in the making-infrastructural of the body. This, of course, raises interesting questions regarding the emergent notions of subjectivity and interrogating agency and control in a space where law promises to become evermore algorithmic.

Visionary conference “Public transport in Tartu 2030” – from public transport to urban mobility and a high quality of life

Professional modern urban management and urban planning mean that urban mobility is developed fully by investing in public transport, along with guiding businesses and residential areas, so that different aspects of urban life support one another

Sindlinahk. Landscape and Landmark

How to make a traffic junction that currently spurns carless commuters more inviting and enjoyable? Is it possible to achieve this with the help of road user capacity, distance, decibels or lumens? Or perhaps architecture has some kind of role that cannot be measured in numbers but which will accomplish the desired goal?

The hidden messages of Annelinn

One thing that is shattering Annelinn’s negative image is the “switching on” of spaces that to date have gone without a programme. A good example is the square in front of the garage complex on Anne Street, which flirts with its old image but also with new values, acting like a buffer between different ways of thinking. It is not clearly defined what kind of activities or target audience the stops and rest spots should accommodate – there is a certain flexibility, various methods of use and room for interpretation

The Sea Subjected to Infrastructure: Asphalt vs Vision

In 2007, the city council again approved the concept “Opening Tallinn to the Sea” with one of its aims including a populated urban space. The simultaneous activities – seaside arterial roads and the wire fences obstructing the sea views and the use of the coast, however, were entirely contrary

Data-Driven City

This article was born out of concern for the future of our cities, especially Tallinn. It appears to me, as an outside observer, that many large-scale projects in the capital are carried out without any consideration for an overall strategic vision for the city. Although some of the blame can also be placed on the lack of a strong and clear strategic vision for Tallinn, of late, notable progress has recently been made to remedy this situation.

Summer/autumn 2018 (94): Essence and Experience of Architecture

EXPERIENCE OF ARCHITECTUREHumbly Majestic. Arvo Pärt Centre 〉 Triin OjariThe Super Transformer. Elering 〉 Karli LuikA Monumental Enigma. The Narva College of Tartu University 〉 Carl-Dag LigeContinuous Strangeness 〉 Merilin Kaup, Mariann Tihane, Liina SoosaarVana-Vastseliina Pilgrim’s House 〉 Karen JagodinArchitecture That Invites You to Move 〉 Terje Ong, Risto KozerWasteland 〉 Paco UlmanWeak Monument –

The Super Transformer

Elering’s new office building is technically a reconstruction, an extension. Although everything is new, the small remaining part of the former structural frame came to define the building’s location as well as its overall height and width. It is actually the old building extended by three times, a simple rectangle with two particular islands in the middle of the office spaces located along the perimeter. The former atrium has become a secluded inner courtyard balanced by the second enclosed and highly secured control centre in the middle part of the extension.

Veronika Valk-Siska. Enambling Playful Architecture(s)

For Veronika Valk-Siska, architecture neither begins nor ends with a design or a building. Her career in architecture until now can be read as a reflection of an increasingly expansive understanding of what architecture could be.

Jaak-Adam Looveer to Lead the Spatial Design Expert Group

The decisions regarding built environment and living environment have a highly extensive and long-term effect and they are often accompanied also by considerable expenses. Therefore, it is important to increase assurance that the choices made are at a high level and in keeping with the long-term goals.

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