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Dual Cities – Social Housing in London + New York OUT NOW!

7 Jul 2025

Our new book ‘Dual Cities’ is out now! Exploring the design and delivery social housing through the parallel experiences of London and New York, Dual Cities is a publication that builds upon 6-7 years of studio research, opening up a new global dialogue and offering a practical guide to the past, present and future of housing.

Featuring commentary pieces from experts on both sides of the Atlantic, the book explores urban cultures to demystify policy, delivery mechanisms and ways of working in the two cities. 41 illustrated historic and contemporary case studies, showcase best practice in parallel, demonstrating the cities have inspired and learnt from each other and providing valuable lessons in creating urban resilience through improved housing.

With contributions from; Abigail Batchelor, Vicki Been, John Boughton, Patrice Derrington, Alex Ely, Helen Garett, Moses Gates, Will Gomberg, Lois Innes, Karen Kubey, Matthew Lasner, Brian Loughlin, David Madden, James Rodriguez and Kath Scanlon.

Projects by: Karakusevic Carson Architects, Adam Khan Architects, Alexander Gorlin Architects, Al-Jawad Pike, Archio, Bernheimer Architects, COOKFOX Architects, Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, Dattner Architects, ESKW/Architects, FXCollaborative, Mæ, Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP), Mary Duggan Architects, Peterson Rich Office (PRO), Redtop Architects, Stephen Taylor Architects, Witherford Watson Mann Architects and WXY.

Published by RIBA Publishing and supported by the AIA New York Chapter Find out more about this book