Vishaan Chakrabarti is the founder of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), a New York architecture firm working globally. He teaches design and urban theory at Columbia University. His book, "A Country of Cities," argues that a well-designed urban world would result in more prosperity, sustainability, equity and joy. Chakrabarti and his team are designing distinctive architecture projects that reflect and rethink global urban life in the 21st century including the Domino site in New York, the beginnings of a new downtown for Philadelphia, and a remarkable urban village and cultural centre in Ulanbator Mongolia. Prior to founding PAU, Chakrabarti was a principal in major global architecture firms and served as the director of planning for Manhattan under Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
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The BoF Podcast: Designing Cities for Prosperity and Joy
Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, architect Vishaan Chakrabarti argued that a well-designed urban environment would result in greater prosperity, sustainability, equity and joy.
The BoF Podcast: Designing Cities for Prosperity and Joy
Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, architect Vishaan Chakrabarti argued that a well-designed urban environment would result in greater prosperity, sustainability, equity and joy.
Vishaan Chakrabarti: Designing Cities for Prosperity and Joy
Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, the architect argued that a well-designed urban environment would result in greater prosperity, sustainability, equity and joy.
Vishaan Chakrabarti: Designing Cities for Prosperity and Joy
Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, the architect argued that a well-designed urban environment would result in greater prosperity, sustainability, equity and joy.