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Published in 1/2022 - Urban Space

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How Is Experience Connected to Urban Design?

Aino Raatikka, Taru Niskanen

Taru Niskanen & Kwan Yui Ip: Tallinnanaukio Square.

In connection with urban design, the importance of social and cultural sustainability is often talked about, but these values are not visible in the data that is provided for designers as a basis for their work. Harris-Kjisik Architects decided to collect this data themselves, when the development of the Itäkeskus district began.

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