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BIG's ‘Mindfulness City’ concept seeks to deliver new forms of prosperity to southern Bhutan

Archinect

‘Mindfulness City’ is a multifaceted economic hub designed by the firm’s Landscape and Urban Design Team to coincide with sustainability principles and the pioneering Gross National Happiness Index (GNH) concept that has been championed by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Bhutanese government since 2008.

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China Evergrande ordered into liquidation after $300 billion debt spiral

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A court in Hong Kong has ordered the winding up of Evergrande Group, the world’s most indebted property developer, dealing another blow to investor confidence as China’s ailing real estate sector continues to weigh on its economy. Overseas creditors are currently owed a reported $25 billion.

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Jesse Lazar announced as new permanent AIA New York and Center for Architecture Executive Director

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Lazar had been serving in an Interim Executive Director role since that time and comes to the position with experience as the CFA's Development Director between 2014 and 2016. Lazar also has previous experience with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and received his MBA from the University of Michigan in 2012.

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Looking for an Architecture of Essence: Interview With Laurent Troost

ArchDaily

He made the decision to move to Brazil in 2008, settling in the city of Manaus. In this region filled with challenges and inspiration, Troost developed a unique architectural practice by combining his experiences in designing luxury buildings abroad with structures in the heart of the Amazon.

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Frida Escobedo and Handel's National Black Theatre project tops out in Harlem

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Frida Escobedo and Handel Architects have shared photos of their newly topped-out National Black Theatre and Ray Harlem mixed-use development in Manhattan. The project entails a new 27,000-square-foot theater, retail spaces, and a 222-unit residential component strategically located along the historic 125th Street corridor in East Harlem.

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Merchant City mural to be 'largely retained' by mixed-use development

Urban Realm

A long-standing Glasgow city centre gap-site is set to be plugged following its acquisition by Artisan Real Estate. The developer has instructed AMA Studio, authors of a 2008 hotel plan , to prepare initial proposals for the makeshift car park at 65-97 Ingram Street that would deliver low carbon homes above ground floor commercial space.

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11 projects win in 2022 North American Copper in Architecture Awards

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The Copper Development Association (CDA) in unison with the Copper Alliance has named the eleven 2022 winners of the annual North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA). Inaugurated in 2008, the award recognizes outstanding applications of the material in restoration projects and new construction on the continent.

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