The work

Built, not rendered.

Each project is shown with its honest stage, from first concept to built and measured, and a transparent, itemised cost. The early entries here are proposals we are costing out in the open.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Concept

The trader's corner

An informal street trader works all day on bare pavement, in the sun, with nowhere to store stock. A simple shaded stall gives shade, a solid counter and a place to lock up: dignity, for the price of a phone.

Est. costR14,500
Istanbul, Türkiye
Planned

The lone shrine

A small roadside shrine, marooned in traffic and fenced off, given back its dignity with a slender canopy and a planting ring.

Est. cost₺18,400
Istanbul, Türkiye
Concept

The shadeless stop

A bus and dolmus stop that is just a pole, with no shade and no seat, made humane with a small shelter, a lean-rail and a roof.

Est. cost₺21,500
Istanbul, Türkiye
Concept

The awkward triangle

A leftover wedge of pavement where two streets meet, turned into a pocket square with one tree and a curved bench.

Est. cost₺16,200

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