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Atlanta’s Cook memorial park

Architecture Here and There

National Monuments Foundation). “When it counted” is the phrase used by architecture critic Catesby Leigh in his article “Monumental Ambitions,” in City Journal (but not yet online). As built so far, Cook Park sits on 18 vacant acres in Vine City, a neighborhood where Martin Luther King Jr.,

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Singapore Pavilion 2023 Venice Biennale

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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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The Future of Cities: Back to Basics?

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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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100+ tallest buildings in the world

Architecture Quote

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. This is called X-Seed 4000 , a city-inside-a-building concept envisioned by Japan, which has taken inspiration from its world-famous Mount Fuji. Ar e tall buildings safe?

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100 Women to Watch in Architecture

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Right: Public Farm 1, a 2008 installation on the grounds of Long Island City’s MoMA PS1 by Amale Andraos’s firm, WORKac; the museum described the installation as “a living structure made from inexpensive and sustainable materials recyclable after its use at PS1”; images via MoMA PS1 and Archinect. Raha Ashrafi . Kimberly Dowdell.

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30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark

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As architects, it is our responsibility to create a better world, with better cities without exploiting nature. With the foundation in architecture, scenography and art, JAC studios work with exhibition architecture for museums, companies as well as in public urban space. Kids City Prinsessegade , Copenhagen, Denmark.

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100 Best Architecture Firms in the World [2020 Update]

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Aidea represents another influential architecture firm in the Philippines, located in the financial hub of Makai City. ALUMINUM CITY | Bahrain. The company is known for designing attractive parks and urban plans within the Philippines and internationally such as Aluminum City in Bahrain. Mandani Bay Cebu. Palafox Associates.