Michael Davies 10/3/25 Michael Davies 10/3/25

The Compact City: Planning for Closeness, Community, and a Car-Free Future

Discover how compact cities can revitalise urban life through better planning, walkability, and community connection. Michael Davies, Architect NZ, explores bold moves for a soulful urban future.

Michael Davies 9/12/25 Michael Davies 9/12/25

Catalysts of Place: Why Visionary Clients Make All the Difference

Visionary clients can spark neighbourhood transformation. Discover why placemaking starts with long-term thinking, buzz, and soulful architecture.

Michael Davies 9/5/25 Michael Davies 9/5/25

Placemaking: What it is, and what it isn’t

What makes a place feel alive? True placemaking is about more than luxury apartments or retail turnover. It is about community, connection, and soulful design. Exploring Ponsonby’s decline and how thoughtful transport, materials, and street design could bring back its buzz and vibrancy. Michael Davies Architect NZ.

Michael Davies 5/23/25 Michael Davies 5/23/25

Too Many Signs, Not Enough Sense: The Visual Noise of Modern Cities

Auckland-based architect Michael Davies of Daedal explores the rising epidemic of visual noise in our cities. Is it time to rethink signage and trust human intuition again?

Michael Davies 5/2/25 Michael Davies 5/2/25

Designing for Cities That Feel Alive

Discover why cities like Auckland need more than efficiency — they need soul. Michael Davies of Daedal Architecture explores how curiosity, vibrancy, and sensory richness create urban spaces that feel truly alive.