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Snøhetta references vernacular mud-brick architecture for Saudi Arabian opera house

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Architecture studio Snøhetta has revealed its design for an opera house in the historic town of Diriyah, Saudi Arabia , informed by traditional Najdi architecture. An amphitheatre will be located on a rooftop The Royal Diriyah Opera House will also include a cafe, retail space, public gardens and shaded outdoor spaces.

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New opera house in Diriyah by Snøhetta

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The Royal Diriyah Opera House is part of a wider master plan to redevelop the ancient Diriyah area on the outskirts of Riyadh into new vibrant destinations and communities while being embedded in the region’s cultural heritage and vernacular architecture.

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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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Dolce & Gabbana’s fashion-forward skyscraper takes shape in Miami

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Featuring 259 residences, restaurants, bars and amenities, the concept offers residents a chance to rent out their units to a hotel programme. Construction is expected to be completed in 2028. The 1,049ft (320m) building will be the first branded residential tower by the well-known fashion brand.

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UNStudio designs the world’s highest standing, spokeless Ferris wheel for Seoul

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UNStudio’s design was selected as the winner of the preliminary competition and the consortium has been chosen to partner with Seoul Housing & Communities Corp., Image © UNStudio The design The UNStudio team focused on the concept of unity as a symbol for the design. Completion is planned by 2028.

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

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It was opened in early 2023 A memorial concept to honour World War I soldiers who trained on the site is planned for completion at the end of the ten-year master plan in 2028.

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Homes of the Future, The Rise of 3D Printed Houses

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Homes of the Future: The Rise of 3D Printed Houses. billion by 2028, with an impressive CAGR of 21% in the next 7 years. Now, the industry is further expanding to architecture and construction, as can be seen in the rise of 3D printed houses. The Key to Low-cost Housing. A brief introduction to the technology.

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