Historically, landscape design and architecture have been treated as separate disciplines, often with no defined synergy between the two. Recently, ideas about urban landscape have expanded, with architects now taking the city itself as a terrain in which buildings and spaces work together to complement each other.

With high-quality urban space a key design factor in so many expanding cities, architects, landscape architects, and urban designers need to push boundaries and collaborate in order to create vibrant, rather than sterile and uninteresting spaces.

New ideas and novel thinking have prompted architects to pay special attention to both the formal and informal spaces within the urban realm. Spaces between buildings, which form the essential backdrop of a city, are as important as beautifully landscaped parks and squares which breathe life into urban areas.

How do we ensure all the spaces within a city work together and define its character?

The 7th annual Architectural Review conference provides an inspirational forum for you to gain valuable insights into the latest approaches to urban landscape design. Our panel of international experts will deliver presentations and case studies offering their ideas on how architects can create exciting and stimulating city spaces and places.