Creative expertise in data-driven architecture & urban planning.

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EVENT | ISOCARP WPC60-NCC Conference Do not miss the opportunity to attend @ISOCARP's 1st International Conference for New Cities, 'Planning New Regenerative Cities,' this September 10-13 in New Clark City, Philippines. All information and tickets here: bit.ly/NCCHomepage
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HIRING | Senior Project Consultants & Senior Urban Designers We are seeking talented & experienced people to join our London team. For further details: spacesyntax.com/senior-proje… We look forward to hearing from you! #hiring #urbandesign #cityplanning #spacesyntax #employeeowned
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We are committed to making a positive impact on public health, climate, ecology & social inequality. #SpaceSyntax #UnitedNations #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #UCL #TheBartlett #employeeownership #urbanplanning #architecturaldesign
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Our 5 service streams Studio Consulting Research Training Digital
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Today we are an employee-owned, purpose-driven organisation, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Applying our science-based & human-focused approach, we have developed a wide range of services that help our clients deliver sustainable buildings & urban places.
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Pioneered in the 1970s & 80s by Profs Bill Hillier, Julienne Hanson & @alanpenn at @BartlettArchUCL, the 'space syntax' approach was conceived to help simulate the likely effects of urban planning & architectural design proposals on the people who occupied & moved around in them.
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Our history? Space Syntax was established on 17th July 1989 to apply the 'space syntax' approach in urban planning & design practice.
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PODCAST | The Urbanist, Monocle Norman Foster Institute Public Debates ‘Cities Beyond Earth’ Listen to @Tim_Stonor’s reflections on living in off-Earth communities on @Monocle_Radio #TheUrbanist by Andrew Tuck. monocle.com/radio/shows/the-… #space #design #planning @NormanFosterFdn
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See how we can make space work better for you. Read our company brochure here: spacesyntax.com/wp-content/u… #SpaceSyntax #sustainable #development #urban #design #planning
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“I know that these techniques work from the tough environment of practice. I love the world of analysis, observation, of research, but also passion, imprecision, the hunch. Space Syntax is the testing of the interaction of these opposing worlds,” - Norman Foster, @FosterPartners
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Projects | Buildings & estates User-efficient layout designs that drive organisational performance. ​Space planning & user flow design.
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Projects | Property developments ​ ​Place-based walking, cycling & public realm strategies. ​ Urban masterplanning, public space design & land value modelling.
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Projects | City & regional scale​ Urban planning & design strategies that deliver sustainable spatial, land use & transport outcomes. ​ National, regional & urban masterplans.
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workplace, retail, leisure, healthcare, culture, education & government spaces.
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From strategic spatial models to detailed micro-simulations, we focus on optimising the human experience in buildings & cities, including...
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How do we support our clients? ​ Collaborating with public, private & community groups, we use digital modelling tools to create thriving urban spaces.
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A happy International Women’s Day from all of us at Space Syntax. #IWD2024
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Drawing from her experience in developing thriving urban spaces, Anna will discuss the opportunity for @luzernertheater to increase its engagement with the #publicrealm, #city & #citizens. Hear about the #SpaceSyntax approach and how it can be applied to a theatre setting.
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Dissemination | Training We educate individuals & organisations in the use of the Space Syntax approach, from executive training events to advanced user courses.
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Development | Digital We develop modelling tools to measure the social, economic & environmental potential of buildings, neighbourhoods & urban regions.
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Development | Research We investigate questions raised by global practice, addressing issues related to urban carbon emissions, public health & social sustainability.
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Application | Consulting We support project teams with evidence-rich insights. Our focus on people & place adds value to planning & design strategies.
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Application | Studio Our creative use of Integrated Urban Models & digital forecasting tools delivers design solutions that drive social, economic & environmental performance.
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We pursue the application, development& dissemination of the Space Syntax approach. This enables our range of activities to be of lasting benefit and to inspire & empower others who share our vision of thriving & sustainable communities.
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Our role? Empowering people to make informed decisions about the planning, design & operation of places.
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Do you use SDGs or any other strategic framework to guide your practice? Do you work with KPIs or measure the impact of your projects? Tell us in the comments! #sustainabledevelopment #SpaceSyntax #mission #builtenvironment #community
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Human-focused We predict the future performance of projects, with a keen focus on fostering social, economic & environmental benefits required to enhance human flourishing.
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Evidence-based Our evidence-based approach quantifies key performance characteristics of buildings & urban places. Our methods forecast future outcomes, allowing planning & design strategies to be optimised towards desired goals.
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Outcome-oriented We help clients link architectural & urban design decisions directly to KPIs including pedestrian, cycle & vehicle mobility, public space usage, economic & social value, carbon emissions & user experience.
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We are committed to making a positive impact… By applying, developing & disseminating outcome-oriented, evidence-based, human-focused design approaches in the context of key global challenges relating to public health, climate, ecology & social inequality.
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SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities “Making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.”
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Our mission is to help deliver the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Discover how we help others develop thriving life via spacesyntax.com. What is your vision and how do you go about it? Tell us in the comments! #thrivinglife #SpaceSyntax #vision #builtenvironment #society
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Creating thriving life in cities, developments & buildings Our unique modelling tools forecast the social, economic & environmental impacts of development on mobility, land value & health at all scales.
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How can the built environment support our vision? This requires the right patterns of connectivity, movement, density & land uses to optimise opportunity for valuable social development & exchange at every scale of placemaking, while protecting the natural environment.
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Thriving life - a world in which human society thrives in harmony with nature
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LECTURE | @ZayedU 30th Jan, 13:00 GMT+4 in-person MD Prof @Tim_Stonor will be speaking about the use of digital tools to understand #sustainability challenges in #cities through the creation of human-centred spatial development strategies. @UN #SDGs. forms.gle/NFG9PKLLpy1gwHLB8
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LECTURE | @NUS Cities Using case studies from international practice, @Tim_Stonor will show how digital tools are helping cities address sustainability challenges through the creation of human-centred spatial development strategies. Register here: nus-sg.zoom.us/webinar/regis…
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LAST CALL In Syntax_101, participants will learn how the systemic qualities of the #builtenvironment underpin complex outcomes and how #spacesyntax principles are implemented in practice. eventbrite.co.uk/e/training-… #training #buildingdesign #urbanplanning #graphanalysis
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TRAINING | Syntax_101 22nd November at 09:00 GMT online Designed for people working or studying #urbanplanning, #cityplanning & #buildingdesign, this popular, beginner-level course provides a grounding in the #spacesyntax approach. Book your place here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/training-….
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LAST CALL TRAINING | Interconnected places 1st November at 09:00 GMT online Designed for a non-technical, senior leadership audience, this 2h course provides a high-level, practical introduction to urban systems & data analytics. Book your place here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/training-…
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- the key themes underpinning successful projects: 'walkability’, ‘landscape integration’ and ‘user engagement’ - the characteristics of the ‘good city’: a place of unplanned encounters, providing access to opportunities. Congratulations to all the award winners!
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EVENT | 8th SIP Planning Awards Gala Dinner This evening in Singapore, @tim_stonor joined Nina Yang and Paul Farmer for a discussion about this year’s Singapore Institute of Planners Awards and gave his views on:
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EXHIBITION | Macao International Art Biennale 2023 As part of this year’s Macao Biennale, @Tim_Stonor has been commissioned to create three short films on the theme of ‘The city as a cathedral of corporeal encounter’. artmacao.mo/2023/en/exhibiti…
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LAST CALL Interconnected places (Asia-Pacific) uses #systemstheory to explain how urban street networks shape patterns of human movement and interaction. It is aimed at leaders who are required to take a holistic and strategic overview of urban processes. eventbrite.co.uk/e/649073154…
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Are you a young leader under 35 in the fields of #urbanplanning, #cityplanning or #buildingdesign? Don't miss out on winning one of the five highly discounted tickets for Interconnected places (Asia-Pacific)! mailchi.mp/spacesyntax/90-di… Entries close on 17th July 2023, 12:00 GMT+8.
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TRAINING | Interconnected places (Asia-Pacific) Designed for a non-technical, senior leadership audience, this 2-hour course provides a high-level, practical introduction to urban systems and data analytics. Book your place here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/649073154…
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LAST CALL TRAINING | GIS_102 This final workshop of our #training series teaches ways to analyse & visualise spatial configurations & their impact on various urban phenomena using the #SpaceSyntaxToolkit plugin in #QGIS. Book a place here: ssx-2023-gis-102.eventbrite.…
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TRAINING | GIS_102 An introduction to the Space Syntax Toolkit & the processing of spatial models in QGIS Wednesday, 14th June 09:00 GMT+1 online £475 inc VAT Book a place here: ssx-2023-gis-102.eventbrite.… #QGIS #gismapping #training #SpaceSyntax
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LAST CALL TRAINING | GIS_101 On Wednesday, we’ll be holding an introductory #training session on geographic information systems and #QGIS software. We are honoured to have our Director @annasabine_rose to present a keynote address. Book a place here: ssx-2023-gis-101.eventbrite.…
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Ed Parham will be at @CARTO Spatial Data Science Conference #SDSC23 next week, speaking about @Space_Syntax’s use of spatial data to help cities deliver positive social, economic & environmental outcomes. spatial-data-science-confere…
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TRAINING | GIS_101 A beginner-level introduction to geographic information systems and QGIS software Wednesday, 17th May 09:00 GMT+1 online £425 inc VAT Book your place here: ssx-2023-gis-101.eventbrite.… #QGIS #gismapping #training #SpaceSyntax
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HIRING | We are #recruiting Project Consultants whose skills and experience can help deliver #SpaceSyntax’s unique, science-based, human-focused approach to the #design of buildings and urban places. If you are interested, see the link below: spacesyntax.com/project-cons…
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Follow us @Space_Syntax for further information on our unique, data-driven approach to the planning and design of buildings and urban places, and our passion for the de-risking and optimisation of strategies that deliver long-term social, economic and environmental outcomes.
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All software used in this course is free to access and links will be provided during the training. Book your place here: ssx-2023-syntax-201.eventbri… #SpaceSyntax #training #spatialdesign #urbandesign #digitalplanning #mapping
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