Last year we worked on one of the most beautiful and most intensive projects of 12 years of Studio Wiegers: the approximately 400-page book 'Biourbanism - Cities as nature | A resilience model for anthromes'. Our contribution extends from project management and research to data visualization and design.
'Biourbanism' was written by the Australian landscape architect Adrian McGregor, who is also the founder and Chief Design Officer of McGregor Coxall, a design agency based in Sydney (AUS) and Bristol (UK). Selected as one of 'Sydney's 100 Most Creative People' and recipient of the Prime Minister of Australia's Urban Design Award, he has designed new cities, lectured and delivered award-winning projects around the world.
The concept of Biourbanism stems from ecological science, urban planning and landscape architecture. It is based on ten interconnected systems that together determine the health, prosperity and resilience of cities. Implementing this will enable landscape architects, planners, mayors, civil servants and other stakeholders to view cities from a new angle. It enables them to create healthier and more resilient cities.
In short, the science-led model claims that cities should be viewed as a form of nature.
In short, the science-led model claims that cities should be viewed as a form of nature.
We were given the confidence to work for a year on the concept, look-and-feel, layout and all infographics, maps, models, charts and icons that the book contains. Besides the creation itself, a nice part of this project was the great collaboration with the team of cartographers, copywriters, editors and of course Adrian himself. With a fantastic end result, if we say so ourselves! Thanks everyone!
Biourbanism will be published in early 2023 and can be ordered via https://biourbanism.info/
