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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 Snøhetta says this is meant to challenge contemporary thinking on libraries and to disabuse designers (and critics) of the notion that the typology has become largely outmoded in the digital age.

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Learning Landscapes under Roof Landscapes by Sehw Architektur

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The aim was to create a contemporary and pedagogically inspiring teaching and learning environment that meets the modern requirements for educational institutions. The newly created “learning village” with its four buildings in the centre of the city achieves just that.

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Ten city and landscape design projects by the University of Bologna

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Particularly, dealing with the challenges of climate change, cultural integration, circular development and population growth while preserving and evolving cities' identities. The walkway serves as a connection between different parts of the campus, opening to the city and providing a convenient space for students to relax and study.

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Four winners selected for TRANSFER Architecture Video Award

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Organizers share: "The TRANSFER Architecture Video Award is an international biennial prize launched in 2019, to recognize the most innovative short films in the field of architecture, city or landscape. The first three editions of the Award have seen the submission of 450 videos from more than 50 different countries.

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Basking in Natural Beauty: 6 Contemporary Architecture Projects Set in the Basque Landscape

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Following centuries of unrest, the Basque region is known today for its fierté that lies in its distinct customs, culture, language, cuisine and breathtaking landscapes. The traditional baserri Basque-style home coats the landscape. Located in the posh city of Biarritz is a residential home surrounded by richly-foliated land.

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La Brea Affordable Housing in West Hollywood is a contemporary take on art deco

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A landscaped courtyard and seating area forms the heart of the complex. Sited on La Brea Avenue, a prominent north-south artery in a diverse part of the city known for its multicultural shops and restaurants, the building's adventurous facade was informed by surrounding 1930s art deco buildings. "If It's a subtle relationship."

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Ten landscape architecture projects by students at Clemson University

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Also included is a design scheme that transforms classrooms into outdoor learning environments and a community centre built around a former industrial mill. Clemson University Institution: Clemson University School: School of Architecture Course: Master of Landscape Architecture Tutors: Hala Nassar, Lara Browning, Hyejung Chang, Mary G.

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