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Case of Jakarta’s relocation Mennatullah Hendawy Introduction Historically, the capital city of a nation has played a pivotal role in shaping its “image, representation, and identity” (Lazar, 2005). Several countries opt to relocate their capital cities for various reasons, such as in response to a revolution, post-independence, or to establish… read more 

Juan Antonio Sorto Governments in Latin America and Mexico have used different types of design and placemaking models to address systemic social inequities impacting urban and rural communities. For example, in 2016, the Government of Medellin, Colombia created the Medellin Model program, which uses modern architecture to create sustainable buildings… read more 

Mahlaqa Fahami This photo essay is focused on an explorative experience in the Kreuzberg neighborhood from U Kottbuser Tor to Leigendamm, Berlin, Germany where the historical and contemporary elements are realized. According to UNESCO (2021), the term cultural heritage encompasses several categories of heritage such as, tangible and intangible. With… read more