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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

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"Architecture rooted in context" The architect aims to design buildings that are fundamentally connected to their surroundings, while pursuing sustainable innovation. She is currently overseeing a diverse range of projects spanning cultural, educational, residential, and urban developments.

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Five architecture and design events in December from Dezeen Events Guide

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Miami art week 2023 , retrospective exhibition Tom Dixon: Metalhead and architecture conference Everything Architecture 2023 are among the architecture and design events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this month. Collaborating with the design week, Open House Taipai hosts tours around the city's urban spaces on 3 and 9 December.

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Building Bridges: How Architects Are Ripping Up the Rulebook on Water Treatment Facility Architecture

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This departure involves incorporating green spaces, employing architectural features for visual enhancement, embracing eco-friendly technologies and challenging the conventional perception of these constructions. This thoughtfully designed area allows citizens to relax without disrupting the daily operations of the water purification plant.

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A City Within a City: How Micro-City Design Breathes New Life into Multi-Use Concepts

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The ground floor might house a café, a shared workspace, a fitness center, an art gallery or a dental clinic, creating a dynamic ecosystem that mirrors the diverse heartbeat of a city. The structure is itself a testament to sustainable urban living, optimizing space and resources to minimize environmental impact.

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Red Dunes Playtopia, Guanggang New Town, Guangzhou

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This innovative design showcases undulating red dunes that create an alluring landscape for children’s activities. This innovative approach eliminates the need for surface drainage outlets, allowing rainwater to naturally disperse into green spaces and designated peak drainage outlets.

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Back to Basics: What is the Meaning of “Tectonic” in Architecture Today?

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By combining natural materials and regional craftsmanship with modern energy technology, the 54-apartment complex commissioned by Balearic Social Housing Institute Ibavi in Mallorca successfully addressed changeable weather, community engagement and personal comfort and safety for this impressive social housing project.

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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. Utrecht, Netherlands.