City of Innovations

Series editor: Manuela Triggianese et al.

The City of Innovations series explores the intersection of architecture, urban mobility, and sustainability through collaborative and interdisciplinary design. It tackles urgent challenges such as urbanization, inclusivity, climate adaptation, material scarcity, renewable energy, and the societal impacts of AI and automation. A key focus is the transformation of urban transportation infrastructure and its role in shaping how people interact with cities.

The core question of the series is how Design Research can integrate architecture, urban design, and human experience to respond to rapid societal, environmental, and technological changes. It explores how design can serve as a tool to foster dialogue, identify opportunities and constraints, and finally create spaces that are functional, inclusive, and resilient in the face of constant transformation. By investigating the relationships between these fields, the series aims to uncover strategies for creating cohesive, sustainable, and human-centered urban environments in time of shifting conditions.

Central to the series is the concept of the Architecture of Mobility, which views transportation as a holistic system. It examines spatial quality, user experience, integration into urban spaces, efficiency, and the interplay between people and transport modes. This approach requires co-creation in the architecture practice as collaboration among architects, planners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to tackle urban complexities effectively.

The series is developed by the Complex Projects group within TU Delft’s Department of Architecture, with contributions from academics, students, and professionals. Initial volumes, Living Stations, Inclusive Stations and Transit Stations spotlight Rotterdam’s metropolitan transport hubs, while the special editions Stations as Nodes and The New Nature of Stations expand the discussion internationally through collaborations with institutions in France and the Netherlands.

This evolving series aims to redefine architecture and urban design by integrating mobility, sustainability, and human experience. For collaborations or inquiries, contact Manuela Triggianese.