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Shanghai West Bund AI Tower & Plaza by NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD

Archinect

Nikken Sekkei was selected in an international design competition in 2009 to lead a new urban development on the site of the former local Longhua Airport. The shape and exterior of the buildings, the public spaces in the commercial zone, the landscaping, and the interior designs reflect wind-generated streamlining.

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4 trends driving the recovering commercial construction sector

BD+C

commercial construction industry would ever recover from the darkest days of the recession, particularly in late 2009 and early 2010. Jones Lang LaSalle’s (JLL) 2013 Construction Outlook (PDF) finds that “Extreme Makeover” couldn’t be more appropriate for the commercial construction industry comparing 2009 to present.

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4 trends driving commercial construction, post-recession

BD+C

commercial construction industry would ever recover from the darkest days of the recession, particularly in late 2009 and early 2010. Jones Lang LaSalle’s (JLL) 2013 Construction Outlook (PDF) finds that “Extreme Makeover” couldn’t be more appropriate for the commercial construction industry comparing 2009 to present.

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Architecture is Awesome: #34 Adaptive Reuse

SW Oregon Architect

The practice breathes life into old buildings by converting them into something newly useful, whether it is as fresh commercial space, multifamily housing, community centers, mixed-use facilities, or something else. Since its opening in 2009, the High Line has become a popular and well-used city icon. Closer to home, The John G.

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Homes.com Is Flexing a Whopping $1 Billion Budget to Get You Off of Redfin and Zillow

Dwell

Not because he once joined the cast in 2009, but because he’s the spokesperson for Apartments.com , owned by real estate company CoStar Group , which has purchased ample ad space on Peacock. Each commercial ends with the two celebs flying off, the helicopter’s thrust of air wreaking havoc on the neighborhoods they visit.

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Populous, Stantec and S2 Architecture unveil western Canada’s largest convention centre

Deezen

The 150,000-square-foot (13,935 square metres) design by Vancouver-based Chandler Kennedy Architectural Group underwent expansions in 2009 and 2020 before its demolition for the latest renovation. Originally known as the Calgary Stampede Roundup Centre, the building opened in 1981. The photography is by Tom Harris.

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Photographer Marc Goodwin captures eight Frankfurt architecture studios

Deezen

In this space since: 2009. In this space since: 2009. Building's history: former commercial and industrial building. Goodwin and Archmospheres have also recently photographed a lakeside sauna and restaurant in Finland as well as Hopkins Architects' Khor Kalba Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary in the UAE. Number of members of staff: 160.