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Urbanism

Peter Zumthor, Study model of Hotel Therme in Vals, SwitzerlandEconomic, social and environmental pressures are transforming cities around the world. The RA Forum asked four speakers to outline some of these developments in relation to new technologies. Can we create new patterns for urban living or are the challenges we face too great, and the vested interests too strong?

Herbert Girardet: the sustainable city

Inderpaul Johar: towards real time urbanism

Maria Kaika: trains or agitators

Matthew Gandy: cyborg urbanisation