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Re-Naturalization of Urban Waterways: The Case Study of Cheonggye Stream in Seoul, South Korea

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Since the project's completion in 2005, it quickly became one of Seoul 's most visited tourist attractions. It was not until 2003 that the city government launched a restoration project to reintegrate this urban waterway into the city fabric , revitalize the local economy, and revive the area's history and culture.

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Colin Fournier, Co-Founder of Archigram, Passes Away at 79

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For his contributions to this work, Fournier was awarded Austria's Goldener Ehrenzeichen medal in 2005, a recognition of his impact on the architectural landscape. This project, completed together with Sir Peter Cook, is celebrated as one of the most distinctive cultural landmarks of its time. Read more ยป

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Blurred Boundaries: Exploring Transparency in Riken Yamamoto's Architecture

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Future University of Hakodate (2005). Image Courtesy of Isao Aihara Transparency, integration and boundaries are key words for understanding the work of Riken Yamamoto.

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Welcoming a New Chapter: Christele Harrouk Takes the Helm as Editor-in-Chief of ArchDaily

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Born and raised in Chile, David founded ArchDaily in 2005 and has been instrumental in shaping it into the globally recognized platform it is today. After nearly two decades of pioneering leadership, ArchDailyโ€™s esteemed founder and current Editor-in-Chief, David Basulto , will be stepping down.

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Alero Olympio: A Legacy of Ecological Architecture and Decolonized Identity

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Image ยฉ Kokrobitey Institute Alero Olympio (1959-2005) was an architect and builder known for an intimately ecological approach to architecture. Kokrobitey Institute Residence. Born in Ghana , she divided her practice between Ghana and Scotland.

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Light, Empathy, and Silence: The Architecture of Marina Tabassum

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One of the first buildings she undertook after establishing her own practice in 2005โ€”the Bait Ur Rouf Mosque in her own cityโ€”won an Aga Khan Award for Architecture , which recognizes design that addresses the needs and aspirations of Muslim societies.

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Three tech giant headquarters by WRNS Studio: Your Next Employer?

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Founded in San Francisco in 2005, the firm operates across three principles: beauty, sustainability, and a positive contribution to the public realm. Following our previous visit to San Francisco-based Richard Beard Architects , we are keeping our Meet Your Next Employer series in the city this week to explore the work of WRNS Studio.

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