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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

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"Architecture rooted in context" The architect aims to design buildings that are fundamentally connected to their surroundings, while pursuing sustainable innovation. She is currently overseeing a diverse range of projects spanning cultural, educational, residential, and urban developments.

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

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The “À table” 2023 Serpentine Pavilion , designed by Paris-based architect Lina Ghotmeh, blends architectural innovation and cultural symbolism. Designed by Joseph Paxton, it epitomized the Industrial Revolution’s advancements with its innovative use of iron and glass. Order your copy today.

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Stockholm Wood City: The World’s Largest Wooden City

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Swedish urban developer Atrium Ljungberg has initiated Stockholm Wood City, anticipated to be the world’s largest urban wooden construction project. Stockholm Wood City At 62 acres (250,000 square meters) the project is thus the world’s largest known urban construction project in wood. Why Wood Construction?

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Barkarbystaden blocks housing by Kaminsky Arkitektur

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I see the fact that so many qualified contributions have entered the land allocation competition as proof that Barkarby is one of the Stockholm region’s most interesting and expansive urban development projects. Construction is planned to start at the end of 2023 with first occupancy in 2025. Elevation.

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Gent Design Museum, Belgium

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Led by urban development company Sogent in collaboration with Design Museum Gent, Carmody Groarke, RE-ST and TRANS Architectuur, the project aims to sensitively restore the museum’s existing buildings, extend the original masterplan and broaden the museum’s programme of design culture and visitor outreach.

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American Prize for Architecture 2022

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Beyond the studio, Pasquarelli has earned a reputation as a thoughtful leader of his generation of innovative architects and a powerful advocate for design quality and community values in contemporary city-building. He is internationally recognized as an innovator in the exploration of future technologies in design and construction.

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OMA reveals design for stepped shopping centre with glass facade in Tokyo

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Designed by OMA's New York studio and partner Shohei Shigematsu for real estate company NTT Urban Development , the building will house retail and dining spaces as well as a rooftop with living walls. Construction has begun on Harajuku Quest and the centre is expected to complete in February 2025.

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