Creating Human-Centric Cities and the Art of Public Spaces
Listen back to an insightful conversation between the architect and urban planner Jan Gehl and interdisciplinary journalist and architect Tyra Dokkedahl, recorded live as part of the Talks Programme at CHART 2024.
For this episode, we explore the pioneering world of architect Jan Gehl, a visionary in human-centric urban design. Gehl’s philosophy, honed through his groundbreaking book Life Between Buildings, has transformed public spaces in cities worldwide, from New York to Copenhagen. Joining him is Tyra Dokkedahl, director of Seriously Fun and co-initiator of Empathic Environments, whose work at the intersection of art, architecture, and urban culture explores the social and cultural aspects of public spaces.
Together, Gehl and Dokkedahl discuss the evolution of cities, the activism that’s shaped Gehl’s career, and his recent knighthood by the Queen of Denmark. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on public spaces, the impact of people watching, and what makes certain urban areas inviting while others fall short.
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Architecture Talk with Jan Gehl and Tyra Dokkedahl at CHART 2024
Photo by Michael Kaack/BARSK Projects
Architecture Talk with Jan Gehl and Tyra Dokkedahl at CHART 2024
Photo by Michael Kaack/BARSK Projects
Architecture Talk with Jan Gehl and Tyra Dokkedahl at CHART 2024
Photo by Michael Kaack/BARSK Projects
