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Glasgow School of Art presents 10 postgraduate design projects

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Dezeen School Shows: an app that teaches human anatomy by visualising organs as baked goods and a musical elephant that helps teach children new languages are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Glasgow School of Art. Glasgow School of Art. Institution: Glasgow School of Art (GSA). Student: Indraneil Ghosh.

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Passeig de Gràcia by URBIDERMIS SANTA & COLE | Manufacturer references

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Overhaul of an avenue in an Art Nouveau setting. Urban design and architectural heritage. The first gas-powered streetlamps were installed while the new boulevard linking the former walled town and Vila de Gràcia became a place for promenading and recreation where noblemen and the bourgeois would build their mansions.

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Page Southerland Page integrates "past and future" at Texas Capitol Complex

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It includes high-rise office buildings by HKS "The project aligns with Austin's larger objectives of sustainable urban development, economic growth, and community engagement, including reimagining the 40-block area surrounding the Capitol building," the team said. "It The photography is by Albert Vecerka/Esto. & Elec. (AOR

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Honghu Park Water Purification Station, Shenzhen

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Eventually, the architects went beyond engineering logic to create an aesthetically-pleasing and community-friendly public space. By means of public art installation design approaches, they transformed the highest vent shaft into a bird watching platform and an important lotus landmark in the Park. Mar Construction time: 2020.Oct-2021.Sep

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

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In this article, we’ll explore what makes traditional cities so enchanting and offer tips on how modern urban design can achieve the same results. Modern urban planning often sidelines public spaces for commercial and residential development, leading to underutilized areas. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Haikou Jiangdong Huandao Experimental School named best building at Dezeen Awards China 2023

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Photo by Shenzhen Huahui Design Cultural project of the year: O·Power Cultural and Art Center by Shenzhen Huahui Design Local practice Shenzhen Huahui Design has converted a derelict power plant into a cultural centre in the northern part of Shenzhen.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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In addition to housing, underground cultural and recreational facilities, like museums, art galleries, sports complexes and shopping malls, can also be interesting propositions. Numerous countries across the globe are actively venturing into underground development beyond transportation and utility infrastructure. Shanghai, China.