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Copenhagen Architecture City Guide: 20 Projects to Discover in the 2023 UNESCO World Capital of Architecture

ArchDaily

The title further emphasizes the city’s position as a laboratory for innovative contemporary architecture and people-centered urban planning. In 1947, the “Five Finger Plan” was developed to guide urban development and expand the city along five main arteries. The major shift appeared in the 1960s. Read more »

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Competitions: Call for Entries : DUBAI 2100 Ideas Competition by Creathlon

Bustler

Its contemporary high-rise architecture, comprising glass, steel, and concrete, has set new benchmarks in urban design and architecture, earning global recognition for its world-record-breaking developments. Dubai is also committed to promoting social cohesion and tolerance, home to people from over 200 different nationalities.

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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

Deezen

"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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An immersive mixed-use urban oasis in Tongzhou by Aedas

aasarchitecture

As a focal point of Beijing urban development, Zhangjiawan is well-connected with transportation system Aedas has masterplanned the whole depot and carried out architectural design for the retail podium and hotel nearby. ” Global Design Principal Christine Lam says.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

Architizer

Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Architects: Want to have your project featured? Utrecht, Netherlands.

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A City Within a City: How Micro-City Design Breathes New Life into Multi-Use Concepts

Architizer

Urban Ecosystems: The Rise of Micro-Cities for Vibrant and Harmonious Living Urban developments conceptualized as micro-cities integrate high-density living with diverse mixed-use functionalities, revolutionizing urban living within the broader context of existing cities.

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"The era of mega-cities should be over" says Helle Søholt

Deezen

I think we need a much more granular approach to urban development globally where we build on existing urban infrastructure, because there are definitely opportunities to get more out of the resource investments that we've done in previous generations," she added.

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