Research

Through in-house research, as well as partnerships with academic institutions worldwide, we investigate the fundamental issues that will shape the future of buildings & urban places.

With a focus on the climate emergency, health & social inequalities, we address the questions raised by global practice.

Prof Kayvan Karimi, PhD
Architect | Urban designer
Director (Research)

+44 20 7400 1320
k.karimi@spacesyntax.com

Cycle network planning

Cycle network planning

Map. Measure. Model. Make.
An evidence-based approach to the creation of cycling strategy.
London, Pedestrian Routemap

London, Pedestrian Routemap

A concept to promote walking across central London by highlighting the importance of the city's principal streets.
South East England, Urban Value

South East England, Urban Value

A toolkit for planners & designers that demonstrates how physical & spatial factors influence social & economic value in urban centres.
Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning

Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning

Working with cities across Europe, using digital planning tools and open source data to create Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans.
Broadgate Spaces, Life in public places

Broadgate Spaces, Life in public places

Observed how the existing spatial design drove commercial success and used findings to support further development.
Euston Area Plan Pedestrian Analysis

Euston Area Plan Pedestrian Analysis

Analysed pedestrian and cyclist movement around the station, forecasted impact of plans for redevelopment and guided public realm improvements.
Interconnected places

Interconnected places

A short, non-technical session on cities & city systems, aimed at senior decision takers. Can be taken alone, or as an introduction to further Space Syntax/GIS courses.
UK Integrated Urban Model

UK Integrated Urban Model

Space Syntax's Integrated Urban Model of the UK provides policymakers, planners & providers with analysis addressing transport, land value, jobs, air quality, physical & mental health.

Prof Kayvan Karimi, PhD
Architect | Urban designer
Director (Research)

+44 20 7400 1320
k.karimi@spacesyntax.com