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MAD Architects Unveils Design for "Forest City" Airport in Lishui, China

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Dubbed the "forest city,” Lishui is known for its green landscapes and valleys in the Southwest Zhejiang Province. Situated amidst hilly terrain, approximately 15 kilometers southwest of the city, the airport is envisioned as a domestic, regional transportation hub seeking to harmonize with the natural surroundings.

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Urban Challenges of Hillside Cities

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Living in cities built on geographical slopes is a unique and challenging experience. These cities require special care and solutions in the design of streets, buildings, and infrastructure, as well as an understanding that, for reasons of environmental safety and population well-being, not all areas should be occupied.

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Milan Design Week 2024: Discover our Comprehensive Fair and City Guides

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Image © Paolo Rosselli Make the most of Milano with our curated fair and city guides – put together by our expert team of architects and designers to make sure you know exactly what to see and where to go. As Designboom , Architonic , and ArchDaily , our core vision is to inspire, connect and empower. Read more »

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Snøhetta unveils newly completed Beijing City Library design

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Snøhetta has shared new photos of its completed Beijing City Library design in the Chinese capital. Photo: Yumeng Zhu Photo: Yumeng Zhu Located in the city’s Tongzhou District, the library design was born out of a 2018 competition that paired the firm with local studio ECADI.

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The People’s Place in the City of Bits and Atoms

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The city of the 21st century represents a confluence of bits and atoms; an organism in its own right that relentlessly spawns information and data about itself, its people, and the invisible flows that support them. What is the relationship between humans and the city in this new condition? What is its future?

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Snøhetta Opens the Beijing City Library, Containing the World’s Largest Climatized Reading Space

ArchDaily

Beijing City Library / Snøhetta. Image © Yumeng Zhu Snøhetta ’s Beijing City Library has opened its doors to the public, introducing a unique space for learning and knowledge-sharing in Beijing’s cultural scene. Read more »

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12 featured interior design jobs in New York City

Archinect

The latest curated jobs roundup from Archinect Jobs highlights 10 architecture and design firms in the New York City area currently seeking to hire interior designers. To look up specific job titles from the architectural profession, consult Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series. Revit experience is a must, with a focus on interior projects.

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