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Snøhetta unveils chamfered skyscraper on site of former Hong Kong airport

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Project credits: Architect: Snøhetta Executive architect: Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Limited Landscape architect: Snøhetta Structural, geotechnical and civil engineer: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited Building services engineer: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited / J. The photography is by Kevin Mak.

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Snøhetta unveils chamfered skyscraper on site of former Hong Kong airport

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Project credits: Architect: Snøhetta Executive architect: Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Limited Landscape architect: Snøhetta Structural, geotechnical and civil engineer: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited Building services engineer: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited / J. The photography is by Kevin Mak.

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GO'C places arts centre on former Seattle gas station site to "heal an urban problem"

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Instead, the studio decided to create a 1,500-square-foot (139-square-metre) structure on the site that consists of a gallery and gathering space and a utilities area, separated by a courtyard. Also important was the remediation of the contaminated site, often referred to as a brownfield site.

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Feldman Architecture Designs Site Sensitive Modern Atherton Pavilions

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The simplicity of the two structures belies the amount of coordination and engineering needed – from the design team and the builder. The unconventional detailing required more mockups and testing on-site and a greater level of coordination and oversight from the entire team. © Feldman Architecture. © Feldman Architecture.

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Mae Architects completes "21st-century almshouse" in Southwark

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A tower-like volume on the site's southeastern corner is topped with a rooftop terrace. Read: Matthew Lloyd Architects' Bourne Estate was designed for "extreme longevity" At either end of the plan, the block is bookended by general needs housing for individuals, couples and families. The photography is by Tim Crocker.

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Kaan Architecten adds "monumental" visitor centre to second world war cemetery

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hectare site near Maastricht to commemorate soldiers who died in the second world war. The only American cemetery on Dutch soil, the Netherlands American Cemetery (NEAC) was dedicated in 1960 across a 26.5-hectare Project credits: Architect: Kaan Architecten Landscape designer: Karres + Brands landschapsarchitecten B.V.,

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Forge Craft uses "hammock" approach to create outdoor space for transitional apartments

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Local studio Forge Craft Architecture + Design has created affordable apartments for people transitioning out of homelessness in Austin that feature a breezeway to encourage rest and preserve heritage trees on the site. Balconies painted in the same hue on either side look over the outdoor areas oriented around the oak trees.

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