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Thanks go to my old mate Rob for bringing this to my attention.
Throughout May, Londoners can participate in Cityread, a citywide celebration of literature.
Everyone is invited to read the same book and then join together at the many events hosted throughout the city.
I love the idea of everyone in a city reading a book based in their city all at once!
Check out the Cityread London website here.
Read moreLast week I travelled to Adelaide for the annual Architecture Conference.
Despite this being my first visit to the South Australian capital, I've spent many hours studying its famous town plan at uni, and even more time applying myself to its equally famous wine in my down time.
Of course visiting somewhere 'in real life' is always a different proposition, and initial impressions of a city can be both superficial and revealing: some things the locals take for granted leap out in contrast to the visitor's home, whereas other things that stand out to the holiday-maker may mask deeper realities.
So with that not-so-subtle disclaimer, here are 10 things that I noticed in my brief time in Adelaide...
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Image: Toby Scott
We are delighted and honoured that Studio 217 is featured in the latest edition of Habitus.
Designed by Richard Buchanan and Amalie Wright the tiny space contains library, wine cellar (yay!), piano, guest accommodation, design studio and more, all in a space smaller than two car parks.
Read moreImage: Lizard Log Playground by McGregor Coxall, via AILA.
Cast Your Vote
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects asked for submissions from its members: have you designed Australia's Best Playground?
The 45 finalists have been shortlisted, and people's choice voting is open now.
Go here to see the finalists and cast your vote.
Our Fearless Leader
Meet Daniel Bennett, AILA's National President, head of City Design and Transport at Adelaide City Council, and all-round top bloke.
Read the original article here.
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Image: Alan Hoban, Southport Broadwater Parkland.
Four park stories caught our eye this month:
Click on the post title or here to read more.
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Image: Bruno, via Flickr under Creative Commons license.