Led by a deep concern for the natural world, architect Cécilia Gross designs sustainable projects that start small but engender oversize eco-positive results.
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Throughout history, religious reformers and visionary starchitects have attempted to envision the future of our cities: from the Venetian model city of Palmanova to the multi-story housing complex for 5,000 people drafted by Italian architect Paolo Soleri, from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Broadacre City to Le Corbusier’s
Radiant City, numerous masterplans have been crafted to illustrate some of the most unprecedented ambitions.
Two figures from The Radiant City that display Le Corbusier’s worldview: he strongly opposes commercial household decorations.. Image Courtesy of Le Corbusier,1964
Today, people have never stopped investigating new approaches to urban planning that may enable a smooth transition towards a future green economy. In 2018, Dutch governments and knowledge institutions initiated the “2050