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IKEA city center by querkraft

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Car-free + urban This building makes an important contribution to the future of a living and ecological city and also to the future of retailing – this is an urban IKEA with excellent connections to the public transport system and an inviting roof terrace – a good neighbour. Source by querkraft.

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Austin Maynard Architects develops "ethical housing" in inner-city Melbourne

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The homes are designed to offer qualities that typically wouldn't be affordable in inner-city apartments, such as high ceilings, large windows and access to outdoor space. The studio sourced funding by reaching out to ethical investors and past clients, and asking them to take a risk. Structural engineer: Adams Engineering Engineer.

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A monastic cabin to escape bustling city life

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This was a key factor in Taliesyn’s initial brief from the nature-loving clients, whose primary residence is situated in close proximity to Bangalore’s famous Cubbon Park. The clients wanted a weekend home, within the humdrum of the city, that invoked feelings of relaxation and rejuvenation. Kune Yatheesh, Intern – Ayesha A.K.

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Zeller & Moye create earthquake-resistant La Ribera housing block in Mexico City

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Local architects Zeller & Moye used an abandoned lot in Mexico City to create a multifamily property called La Ribera with eight townhouses organised around a lush courtyard. La Ribera is a multifamily property in Mexico City. Structural engineering: Ricardo Camacho. MEP engineering: Dimarq Construcción.

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Mosswood Park Community Center & Park Master Plan by LMSA

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Image © Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects Location: Oakland, California, USA Architect: Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects Design Team: Marsha Maytum, Ryan Jang, Dominique Elie, Cecily Ng Landscape Architect: Einwiller Kuehl Community Engagement: Art is Luv Civil: BKF Engineers Structural: IDA Structural Engineers MEP: Integral Waterproofing: SGH Contractor: (..)

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Brick lattice fronts Leica store in New York by Format Architecture Office

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A new steel and glass frontage was also created as part of the project Manhattan's Meatpacking District has undergone a radical transformation over the past two decades, from a seedy and undesirable locale to one of the city's most sought-after neighbourhoods. The photography is by Nick Glimenakis.

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The city of Nîmes celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Carrè d’Art by Foster + Partners

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Médiathèques exist in most French towns and cities. Photo © Tim Soar Together with these urban interventions, the Carré d’Art shows how a building project, backed by an enlightened political initiative, can provide a powerful catalyst for reinvigorating the social and physical fabric of a city.

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