Urbanism
The study and design of cities, urban spaces, and systems that shape how people live and interact in built environments.
20 Most Popular Urban Design Projects of 2025
From flood-resilient communities to vertical cemeteries, the urban design proposals that captivated 260,000+ architects on uni.xyz.
Vertical Farm Architecture for a Closed-Loop Urban Food System
Vertical farm architecture proposes a closed loop urban agriculture system where cities produce food, recycle waste and restore ecological balance.
From Vibrancy to Vacancy: Addressing the Decline of Urban Structures
“When the ‘Heart’ weeps for what it has lost, The ‘Spirit’ laughs for what it has found”
Coral Reef for Improving Lifestyle: Micro Housing Modeled on Marine Ecosystems
A modular plug-in housing system draws on coral reef logic to cluster compact dwellings, green corridors, and communal spaces in Dhaka.
Monsoon: Dynamic Social Infrastructure on the Edge of Taipei
A modular housing concept weaves vertical farms, shared flexible spaces, and timber construction into Taipei's underused urban periphery.
Connect/Commune: Rusted Steel and Timber Towers That Rewire Urban Solitude
A shortlisted Elevate 2019 entry uses weathered materials, digital interfaces, and planted beds to turn sidewalks into spaces of communion.
Ecotopia: A Cylindrical Tower and Timber Network Rooted in Colombia's San Nicolás Valley
Elevated pavilions, mesh-clad towers, and agricultural loops form a speculative settlement in Antioquia's highlands.
Awakening the Proletariat: Rethinking Urban Slums Through Inclusive Architecture
From Margins to Society: Redefining Urban Spaces for Unity and Empowerment.
Reimagining Urban Spaces: A Vision for Sustainable Urban Architecture
Empowering communities through sustainable urban architecture—revitalizing slums into hubs of innovation, growth, and connectivity.
Urban Living Room: Reimagining the Town Hall for Civic Engagement
Reimagining the town hall as a dynamic, flexible space for civic engagement.
Innovative Bridge Design in Urban Areas: Transforming Cityscapes and Enhancing Community Life
Spaceflowing: Redefining Urban Bridges as Multifunctional Cultural Hubs.
Revolutionizing Urban Living: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Smart Cities
Exploring the Potential of AI-Powered Solutions for Improved Infrastructure, Services and Quality of Life
