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City hall in Høje-Taastrup by PLH Arkitekter

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In Høje-Taastrup you find one of Denmark’s most innovative and unique city halls. Høje-Taastrup’s new city hall stands out as a significant architectural landmark that invites citizens inside. Three large stairs, paths, and plantings close to the city hall help create a natural cohesion with the city park and nearby area.

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Where Modern Urbanism Went Wrong (and 6 Ways To Get It Back on Track)

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Imagine walking through the charming streets of an old city, where every turn offers a new slice of history and a sense of community. The lively squares, cozy cafes and narrow paths make you wonder: Why do these old cities feel so magical while modern city life often feels disconnected? Not at all.

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Jianli Art Center by GOA

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Located in Haimen District of Nantong City, Changle Town is the hometown of Zhang Jian (1853-1926), a critical industrialist, political leader, and educator in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. Paved with grey stone slabs, it extends more than 300 meters from east to west, and the art center sits at the east end.

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Nanjing Joy City by Benoy

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Benoy was selected from a number of short-listed bidders to work on the Nanjing Joy City project. Due to its position as the future commercial centre of Chengnan Centre in Pukou District, the planning and operation of Joy City Shopping Mall became a key focus for guests at the launch event. Image © Benoy. Image © Benoy. Image © Benoy.

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Nanjing Joy City by Benoy

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Benoy was selected from a number of short-listed bidders to work on the Nanjing Joy City project. Due to its position as the future commercial centre of Chengnan Centre in Pukou District, the planning and operation of Joy City Shopping Mall became a key focus for guests at the launch event. Image © Benoy. Image © Benoy. Image © Benoy.

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Where Do Affordable Housing Experts Think the U.S. Crisis Goes From Here?

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Architecture and urban planning are known to be fairly divisive topics. For Victoria Newhouse and Alexander Gorlin, a belief in the importance of cities and buildings has been at the center of a 40 year-long friendship, uniting two rather different personalities in a common cause. Newhouse) as a discriminating art collector.

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Marcel Breuer’s Brutalist Washington DC offices reimagined as Affordable Housing by Brooks + Scarpa

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Serving as the headquarters of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), this ten-story, 700,000 square-foot office building has been a symbol of federal authority since its completion in 1968. The use rates of federal agency headquarters in the city during early 2023 have ranged from just 10% to 50%.

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