What kinds of community spaces do we need now to sustain the futures we aspire to?

The Land-CR.AF.T.ED project by C+S Architects addresses the decline of rural communities across Europe, driven by depopulation, agricultural contraction and the erosion of local identity. Situated in Tuscany, the project imagines a future where regenerative agriculture and social housing form the foundation of a renewed communal life.

Around the world, designers, architects, planners, and local governments are working to make cities more resilient. Recent reports show why this matters. Global sea levels have risen about eight inches since 1901, and the pace is speeding up. These changes make it clear that communities need new ways to plan and live that can hold up over time.

In response, architecture studios are testing new ideas for neighborhoods and shared spaces. Their focus goes beyond buildings to how people live together. This year’s Vision Awards winners reflect that shift. They show that resilience is not just about new technology or bold forms, but about strengthening relationships between people, places, and the environments they depend on.

ARTICLE: Not Your Average Commune: 4 Architectural Visions for Collective Living

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What kinds of community spaces do we need now to sustain the futures we aspire to?

How small design choices make public spaces truly public

Bamboo is reshaping commercial architecture.

As office attendance has yet to rebound, central libraries are bringing people and energy back to city centers.

An ancient plant transformed into low-carbon building materials and recyclable products.