Sophie Thompson
OpinionA new kind of line in the sand: Southsea’s sea wall that welcomes everyone
Can ‘hold the line’ infrastructure bring people together? You bet it can, says LDA Design director Sophie Thompson
OpinionWellbeing isn’t delulu – it’s key to creating healthier places
Marking the end of 2024, Sophie Thompson examines how the challenges of modern life are reshaping our relationship with place
OpinionSaoirse Ronan has given us a timely reminder of the conversations we need to have
As public spaces continue to feel unsafe for many, it’s time to rethink how design can make streets and cities more welcoming for everyone, writes Sophie Thompson
OpinionThe same old story: steel, bollards, and a dash of green at Old Street
A complicated project brings minimal joy – unless you’re a fan of bollards, writes Sophie Thompson
OpinionThe experts our cities need most
As expertise is welcomed back into government, it’s time our cities got the placemaking leadership they desperately need, writes Sophie Thompson
OpinionSwimming in the Seine: ‘What a wonderful, romantic ambition’
The Paris Olympics has had to tackle political, environmental, and urban planning challenges, writes Sophie Thompson