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Stockholm Wood City: Masterplanning The World’s Largest Timber Construction Project

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With ground set to be broken next year on the first stages of the monumental development and the first structures set to welcome tenants from 2027, the company is master-planning a small city in Sickla, Stockholm. This is fascinating, but it’s Wood City’s fundamental raison d’être that really intrigues.

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Ten futuristic cities set to be built around the world

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As a 170-kilometre-long mirrored megacity in the Saudi desert makes headlines around the world, here is a roundup of 10 futuristic cities currently being planned across the globe. Global issues such as the housing crisis and climate change are galvanising ambitions for a new generation of high-tech cities. The Line, Saudi Arabia.

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7 Formidable Sustainable Firms Dynamically Disrupting the Architectural Status Quo

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Sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the industry. In some instances, sustainability is employed as a marketing tool, reinforced by superficial practices with little environmental benefit. Order your copy today.

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"The era of mega-cities should be over" says Helle Søholt

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Mega-projects such as The Line should be avoided in favour of improving urban design within existing cities, Gehl Architects CEO Helle Søholt says in this interview. In general, I think the era of the mega-cities should be over," she said of The Line, a 170-kilometre linear city being constructed in the Saudi Arabian desert. "In

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Aux Entrepôts in Renens by KCAP

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As a direct neighbour to Lausanne, Switzerland’s fourth-largest city, with a population of around 140.000; Renens is seamlessly integrated into an extensive public transportation network of bus, metro, and railway systems, facilitating easy access from Lausanne’s city centre. Source by KCAP.

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Al Khuwair Muscat Downtown and Waterfront Development by Zaha Hadid Architects

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Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has announced the masterplan for a reimagined waterfront development in downtown Muscat, the nation’s capital. The sustainability-led design prioritises the well-being of residents and visitors, redefining urban living in Oman as Muscat’s population is anticipated to almost double from 1.5

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The A+List: Architizer’s Top Architecture and Design Firms to Watch in 2024

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Exemplified in the Komera Leadership Center, which swept at the 11th Annual A+Awards, this firm is one to keep a close eye on. This multifaceted approach is evident in projects such as Kia Lab, which take a holistic view of the programmatic brief, embedding the building’s function with the broader urban and cultural environment.

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