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Red Envelope

The articles shown here were originally published in the Red Envelope journals, a series of publications that follow specific themes related to the built environment, including ‘Urban Planning & Regeneration’, ‘In-Between’, and more. The Red Envelope journals are published by LWK + PARTNERS, and edited by Round City co-founder Rima Alsammarae. The journals aim to provide knowledge and insight on global urban design for readers interested in architecture, design, development and the built environment.

Volume I, Journal I is available to read in digital format here.

Volume I, Journal II is available to read in digital format here.

Volume I, Journal III is available to read in digital format here.

ConstructionRed EnvelopeSpecials

Locals in India come together after disastrous earthquake for community-led reconstruction

In Bhuj, a municipality in the Kutch district of western India’s Gujarat, a network of community members, government officials and non-profit development organisations worked together to devise an emergency re-urbanisation plan following the disastrous 2001 earthquake. One particular case study takes us to Sardar Nagar, a rehousing settlement that threatened to become a slum of thousands.
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Red EnvelopeSpecials

An introduction to Red Envelope

Drawing from Chinese and South East Asian societies, which share the custom of giving gifts in red envelopes or packets, LWK + PARTNERS’ three-part Red Envelope series seeks to freely share thought and insight as a global source of knowledge.
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