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“A Framework for Developing Happy Proximities:” In Conversation with Carlos Moreno, the Pioneer of the 15-Minute City

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The 15-minute city has become an internationally recognized concept advocating for a people-centric urban model where residents should be able to meet most of their daily needs within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes.

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The winners of the 2021 UIA-HYP Cup International Student Competition have been announced

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The results of the 2021 UIA-HYP Cup International Student Competition have been unveiled. The contest is hosted by the School of Architecture at Tianjin University and Urban Environment Design (UED) Magazine and based on a central theme of “Architecture in Transformation.

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UK politician attacks 15-minute city concept in parliament

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Speaking in the House of Commons , the elected lower house of the UK parliament, Fletcher called for a "debate on the international socialist concept of so-called 15-minute cities and 20-minute neighbourhoods". In 2021, Moreno won the Obel Prize for developing the concept and his contribution to urbanism. "We

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‘Living Breakwaters’ by SCAPE Landscape Architecture Wins the 2023 Obel Award

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Previously, it recognized Seratech , a carbon-neutral concrete solution, as the 2022 Obel Award winner, while in 2021, the concept of the 15-minute city received the prize for its value in creating sustainable and people-centric urban environments.

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News: The winners of the 2021 UIA-HYP Cup International Student Competition have been announced

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The results of the 2021 UIA-HYP Cup International Student Competition have been unveiled. The contest is hosted by the School of Architecture at Tianjin University and Urban Environment Design (UED) Magazine and based on a central theme of “Architecture in Transformation.”

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OASys Concept at Kona Kai Resort, San Diego

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OASys Concept at Kona Kai Resort and Spa, San Diego Building, California Architecture Photos. OASys Concept at Kona Kai Resort and Spa in San Diego. Dec 27, 2021. OASys Concept at Kona Kai Resort and Spa. OASys Concept at Kona Kai Resort and Spa – Building Information. Status: Concept. Site area: TBD.

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Impasta by It-makes

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Client: Impasta | Location: Beverly Hills, CA | Program: Restaurant | Area: 1,800 SF | Status: Completed 2021. Impasta is the first brick-and-mortar location for a novel fast-casual restaurant concept serving carb-free alternative Italian food. The material palette was also carefully selected to brighten the space.

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