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Nelson Byrd Woltz covers six-lane highway with land bridge in Houston

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US studio Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects has covered a six-lane highway with a sprawling land bridge and park in Houston that symbolises "the triumph of green over grey". This new parkland will symbolize the triumph of green over grey," said the studio.

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On the Future of Cities

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Over that time he has served as an architect, planner, educator, and an advisor to cities in and beyond the US, including Charleston, South Carolina, Omaha, and New York City, where he was Director of Urban Design in the Department of City Planning.

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New opera house in Diriyah by Snøhetta

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Scheduled to open in 2028, the opera house will be built by Diriyah Company and operated by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. Image © Snøhetta Inspired by local cultural heritage and landscape Located on the banks of the Wadi Hanifah valley, the Diriyah area is the ancient birthplace of the first Saudi state.

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Royal Diriyah Opera House by Snøhetta

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With a proposal rooted in the surrounding desert landscape, local cultural heritage, and Najdi building traditions, Snøhetta has been chosen to design an opera house in the historic area of Diriyah in Saudi Arabia, creating a new stage for future generations of performers and audiences.

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Calatrava Boulevard by Santiago Calatrava Architects

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The landscaped roof terraces also contain integrated solar panels, adding to the sustainability of the project and helping the city achieve its climate goals. The plan is set to be completed by 2028. The project has already commenced with the construction of the Kö36 building and its occupation by the Moncler and Fendi brands.

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Calatrava Boulevard Königsallee Düsseldorf Building

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The first two floors will offer restaurant and retail space, while the extensively landscaped roof terraces and integrated solar panels in the roof areas add to the sustainability of the project. The investment of over EUR 1 billion in this location is a clear commitment to our city, for which I am extremely grateful to Uwe Reppegather.

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Charting the Future of Downtown Baltimore

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Doing this now, the City is a full 8 years behind the State required 10-year update cycle. The big question is the future of downtown, not only in Baltimore but in cities around the country, and, indeed, the world. As a result of all these factors, some cities were hit harder, some less so.