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BIG designs Mindfulness City in Bhutan connected by "inhabitable bridges"

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Danish architecture studio BIG has unveiled its masterplan for a 1,000-square-kilometre development in Bhutan that will include an international airport and a hydroelectric dam incorporating a temple. Turning engineering into art and turning the forces of nature into power," said Ingels.

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Evolving urban life celebrated at Shanghai Shipyard Masterplan by Farrells

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A key driver behind the masterplan, conceived by Farrells, was to create an interconnected new destination. Comprising two office blocks with a large public plaza, Shanghai Shipyard has vibrant streetscapes that forms part of the larger context of an arts and cultural focused area. Photo ©Terrence Zhang. Photo ©Terrence Zhang.

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BIG to transform Jordan port terminal into solar-powered community hub

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Danish architecture BIG has unveiled its masterplan for the refurbishment of the Aqaba Container Terminal at Jordan 's only port to transform it into a hub for the local community. The terminal masterplan will involve the renovation of existing facilities, alongside the introduction of community training centres and public parks.

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The Spiral Gallery by Protoscapes

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An integral landmark within the Dawei Village Revitalization Masterplan, the Spiral Gallery transforms a former farmhouse site into the first art institution in Hefei dedicated to Mother Nature.

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Architects urged "not to work with the British Museum" due to BP partnership

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has called on architects not to work on the British Museum 's recently announced redevelopment masterplan as it will be funded by oil company BP. The British Museum recently accepted the biggest single corporate donation to the arts in the UK," it added. "£50 Activist collective BP or not BP?

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Chongqing Yuelai TOD by CAN

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CAN is excited to reveal the design of Chongqing Yuelai TOD Project, bridging the boundaries of ecology and arts for a mixed-use development. The firm is delivering the masterplanning and architectural design for the development which consists of a retail podium, retail precinct, and office towers. Image © CAN. Source by CAN.

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An immersive mixed-use urban oasis in Tongzhou by Aedas

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As a focal point of Beijing urban development, Zhangjiawan is well-connected with transportation system Aedas has masterplanned the whole depot and carried out architectural design for the retail podium and hotel nearby. A featured sky bridge is designed to establish connection between the podium and hotel. Source by Aedas.