245: What if cities were built for play? | Christian Nørgaard - Kirkbi
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What if cities were built for play?
This week, I’m joined by Christian Nørgaard, Project Director at Kirkbi — the company behind LEGO — to explore how Travbyen, a new neighborhood in Billund, redefines city-making through play, imagination, and community.
We discuss how design can make everyday life more creative and connected:
✅ Why play can be a serious tool in urban design
✅ How Travbyen makes cars guests, not owners, of the street
✅ What “playful tension” means in architecture
✅ Why open-source sustainability could change the industry
“Please walk on the grass.”
Reading recommendation: Playful Tension (Design School Kolding).
Project page: https://travbyen.dk/en/
Could a city built for play be a better place to live?
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