We’re excited to announce that our “Everyday Urban Design” book series has been awarded the Bronze Medal in the "Best Book Design from all over the World 2025" competition by Stiftung Buchkunst!
A huge congratulations to the authors, and the incredible design team Our Polite Society / Laslo Strong, as well as our publisher botopress, and of course the authors for their outstanding work!

Everyday Urban Design consists of:
Everyday Urban Design 1. Wohnen an der Kotti D’Azur, by Sebastian Bührig.
Everyday Urban Design 2. Überqueren, Unterqueren, Durchqueren. Montagen des Urbanen, by Vanessa Weber.
Everyday Urban Design 3. Zwölf Apfelbäume. Selbstbau in der (post)sowjetischen Sommerhauskolonie, by Lea Ouardi.
Everyday Urban Design 4. Genossenschaftliche Wohnraumproduktion in Zürich & München: Akteur*innen, Prozesse, Modelle, Regularien, Gleichzeitigkeiten, by Anais Wiedenhöfer & Lena Wolfart.
Everyday Urban Design 5. Everyday State of Emergency. The Influence of French Counterterrorist Security Measures on Public Spaces in Paris, by Gaiser Fernandes.
Everyday Urban Design 6. Planung als Vektor, Skript und Sichtbarmachung. Projektarchäologie eines Begegnungshauses, by Marius Töpfer & Rebecca Wall.
Everyday Urban Design 7. Der Translokale Gebrauch des Urbanen. Städtische Arrangements in Comănești – Rumänien, by Ruth Duma-Coman.
Everyday Urban Design 8. Anmeldung Not Possible: Das Scheinanmelden als Aspekt informeller Wohnpraxis in Berlin, by Lena Enne.

"A series of glue-bound paperbacks in a handy format, Everyday Urban Design boasts a winning simplicity. Closer inspection reveals carefully chosen details that make the books truly special. Each features a unique cover, distinguished by different colours and textures. The cardstocks vary ever so slightly from one cover to the next – their surface is either ribbed, lined, leathery or cloth-like, which not only enhances tactile appeal but also adds a distinctive character to each title.
The blurb, which would conventionally be on the back, is right on the front cover – and set vertically. Inside, the carefully structured layout creates a dynamic page design in which the main body matter flows around the footnotes, which are also vertical. The publications, which arose out of projects at Hamburg’s HafenCity University, make the work accessible both to professionals and general readers.
Despite their differing covers and diverse subjects, the series maintains a cohesive identity via the consistent cover typography and unifying interior layout. This thoughtful design approach ensures that each individual volume also forms part of a harmonious collection. The use of different paper types and textures throughout the books elevates the overall quality, providing a tactile experience that complements the engaging content. This series exemplifies how judicious design and material choices can create an intriguing product that appeals to a wide audience while maintaining high standards of print quality". (Stiftung Buchkunst, 2025)

 We’re proud to see this work recognized on an international stage! Thank you to everyone involved!