Büşra Sönmez MA Urban Design

Investigating the design conditions and testing the applicability of Barcelona’s superblocks

Growing from an interest in Barcelona’s Superblock strategy, this study investigates the morphological and spatial conditions of this urban design intervention and test their applicability to London. The study analyses the sustainable development and mobility concepts behind this urban design philosophy including its effects on traffic calming, creating walkable neighbourhoods, and the wider ramifications for the city.