URBANIA. ABOUT THE CITIES OF THE FUTURE

Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through the visions of the future of cities with the book "Urbania. About the Cities of the Future" by Stefano Boeri, one of the most influential contemporary Italian architects. This inspiring read is not only a collection of reflections, but also an invitation to reflect on how we want our cities to look in the years to come.

• Inspiring reflections on the future of cities
• Perspective of the outstanding architect Stefano Boeri
• Analysis of the impact of lockdown on the perception of urban space
• Critical look at the anti-city and the suburbs
• Vision of vertical urban forests as the future of urban planning
• Anecdotes from the world of creators and politics
• Reflections on the fragility of the human species and the importance of closeness

The book "Urbania" is a record of Stefano Boeri's reflections that were born during the lockdown in 2020. The author, listening to the silence of deserted Milan, began to analyze the essence of the city and its future. These thoughts, originally presented on social media, were collected and written down in the form of an architect's notebook, offering the reader a unique insight into the creative process.

Boeri defines the anti-city as a vast area of buildings without a clear center and end, thus criticizing the suburbs. According to him, a real city must be characterized by dense buildings, a culturally diverse community with a strong local identity and the presence of greenery. His vision of the future is vertical urban forests, tall buildings covered with vegetation, such as the famous Bosco Verticale in Milan.

"Urbania" is not only a theoretical consideration, but also a collection of anecdotes from the world of creators and politics, filled with love for literature, art and the architectural heritage of Europe, with particular emphasis on the Mediterranean countries. The author also touches on difficult topics such as the refugee issue and writes with tenderness about the importance of closeness, which the pandemic has brutally disrupted. This erudite reading is a disturbing but inspiring lecture on the state of the world and the future, which is worth reading to prepare for the coming changes and find motivation to act.

The book, published by Wysoki Zamek in 2022, has 224 pages and a format of 140x215 mm. It is the fourteenth position in the MASTO SZCZĘŚLIWE series, which proves its high quality and literary value. "Urbania" is a must-read for anyone interested in architecture, urban planning and the future of our cities.