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Anish Kapoor completes 'mini-Bean' at Herzog & de Meuron's 56 Leonard

Archinect

After years of delays, New York City finally has a shiny silver bean of its own. The $8 million freestanding sculpture has been teased since 2008 when renderings for Herzog & de Meuron ’s domineering 56 Leonard Street tower were first revealed to the public. Y O U N G (@mchlanglo793)

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Reinvestment without displacement: North Avenue Market

Community Architect Daily

Ever since artists revived New York's SOHO they have become the target of revitalization strategies, in Baltimore's Station North District probably more so than in the three other "Arts and Entertainment Districts" in the City. Almost a city block: Floorplan of the market in the current "chopped up" state. as partners. as partners.

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Singapore Pavilion 2023 Venice Biennale

e-architect

The need to redefine ‘innovation in design’ to link these two realms of the architecture of the city is urgent. In building a lovable city, how do we measure the unmeasurable – agency, attachment, attraction, connection, freedom, inclusion? Our mission is “to make Singapore a great city to live, work and play”.

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How to Keep New York’s Floating Swimming Pool From Being an Island for the Rich

Dwell

The + POOL, a first-of-its-kind floating urban swimming pool, has had a long history of fits, starts, and development , as Dwell chronicled recently. I had left my job in the beginning of 2008 and then the recession hit. Anjulie Rao: Tell me about + POOL’s inception—what was happening in 2010? DPW: We started the nonprofit in 2015.

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The Future of Cities: Back to Basics?

Community Architect

But the future remains shrouded in doubt and uncertainty, the future of cities included. Manhattan, New York City (Photo: Philipsen) Only the broadest terms seem clear: The future won't be like the past, nor will it be how we imagined it before the pandemic. As a result crime went up in many big cities across the nation.

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BDP Architects Practice Information + News

e-architect

In Dublin, Michael Mullen, who leads large-scale, urban regeneration and leisure projects such as The Net Zero Carbon Wren Hotel, Bonham Quay and Augustine Hill, takes on his new role and Max Martin, who has been instrumental in developing and leading major healthcare projects in both the UK and international locations, is promoted in Sheffield.

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100+ tallest buildings in the world

Architecture Quote

The world is yet to see the reach of architectural development and design. It presents itself as one of the most iconic city landmarks, and it is conveniently placed at a walking distance from The Dubai Mall and Dubai Opera House. The design is iconic in its elegant simplicity , that develops for 65 floors up in the sky.