AR Public

Public space is a stage for human life, a place of democracy and collectivity. Open, accessible and abundant public space is crucial to the civic health of our cities and shared landscapes – a critical communal resource. As these spaces become increasingly threatened in the face of darkening commercial and political forces, the biennial AR Public awards recognise the importance of creating, rescuing and renovating public spaces.

The AR Public awards 2024 are now closed for entries, but you can register your interest for the 2026 edition here and be the first to find our when entries open

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Essays on planning cities, streets and the space between buildings