Blog Posts

  • Glòries: Barcelona’s Missing Centrepiece

    Glòries: Barcelona’s Missing Centrepiece

    A public square, a hundred years in the making.

  • From the balcony

    From the balcony

    One view. 16 photos.

  • 18 things to notice on an 18 minute commute

    18 things to notice on an 18 minute commute

    My first post on this blog was about my 24km cycling commute. Well, I got a new job recently, and my commute now looks just a little different. It’s a 18-minute walk door to door and it has absolutely changed my life. What a luxury. Walking one morning, I realised how much I notice on…

  • Superblocks – Taking Back Space in the City

    Superblocks – Taking Back Space in the City

    Superblocks. One of Barcelona’s most iconic urban creations, and the inspiration for urbanists the world over. These pedestrian-first spaces are designed to foster community, prioritise safe, green public areas, and reimagine how we interact with our cities.

  • River Besòs: Chocolate Milk & Street Art

    River Besòs: Chocolate Milk & Street Art

    The redevelopment of the River Besòs is a fantastic example of urban regeneration. What makes this little known river so special?