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How Water Responds to Land Reclamation in Coastal Cities

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Cities in West Africa, East Asia, and the Middle East produce these new lands as economic forerunners for their commercial industry and as platforms to house luxury residences. But the relationship between the design and production of reclaimed lands and the response of water in ocean environments is complex.

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The Museum Tower Kyobashi: skyscraper connecting the city with the environment by NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD

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Its location between Ginza and Nihonbashi, one of Japan’s leading commercial areas, positions it as a place where commerce, offices and culture blend together and an area that will grow into a new city in. Kyobashi is an area with a rich history dating back to the Edo period (1603–1868).

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Commercial Setbacks Code Amendment

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The Eugene City Council meets tomorrow (Monday, July 19) at 5:30 PM to conduct a hearing on the topic of a proposed amendment to Commercial Setback requirements in the Eugene Code. Such incentive programs provide the City with leverage to secure better design outcomes. Encourage ground floor residential units.

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The Ellinikon Commercial Hub by Aedas

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Situated at the Eastern edge of the Ellinikon District, The MIPIM award-winning Ellinikon Commercial Hub is located in a prime location in Athens. Image © Aedas The Commercial Hub consists of the largest mall in Greece, a next generation retail park with big-box stores.

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

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It’s not just a building; it’s a micro-city set within a bustling metropolis. As you step through its doors, you enter a world where residences seamlessly blend with vibrant commercial areas. Linked Hybrid: A City Within a City Linked Hybrid by Steven Holl Architects , Beijing, China | Photo by Iwan Baan.

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This year's RIAS Honorary Fellows take advocating for the built environment to new levels

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Each Fellow was recognized by the 105-year-old organization for making “significant contributions” to the country’s cultural, academic, commercial, and political life. The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) just announced the naming of six new Honorary Fellows.

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Temporary Architecture in India: Marketplaces and Bazaars

ArchDaily

Structured amidst the concrete high-rises and planned neighborhoods, makeshift markets and bazaars form the core of city life. Often composed of sustainable structures , these transient commercial hubs exhibit a form of rudimentary architecture that spreads its roots deep in India's cultural and economic traditions.