Vertical Urbanism Issue IV Q2 2025

The fourth installment issue of Vertical Urbanism, the flagship magazine of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, explores how cities can balance enduring architectural principles with emerging technologies in a time of global uncertainty. Through essays, projects, and expert perspectives—from Leon Krier’s call for people-centered civic design to insights from the Venice Biennale and leading architects such as Steven Holl and Moshe Safdie—the issue examines the intersection of tradition and innovation. Showcasing projects that blend advanced techniques like 3D printing with timeless forms and materials, it presents a nuanced view of a built environment shaped by both continuity and change, encouraging a holistic approach to designing resilient and meaningful cities.