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Tijuana City Guide: 9 Projects to Explore in the 2024 World Design Capital

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Mexico border is a region of vast historical, cultural, and economic significance, where cities of fundamental importance to North America have emerged. Tijuana —located in northeastern Mexico—, is one of these cities. Historically, the city has been a melting pot of nuances reflected in its urban landscape. Read more »

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'Ma Yansong: Landscapes in Motion' offers a 20-year exegesis on the future of cities

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The globe-spanning designs of MAD Architects are the subject of a new retrospective exhibition being staged at the Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (MoCAUP) that promises viewers an interesting take on the relationship cities have with time, history, and nature.

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Vienna's Architectural Evolution: 21 Landmarks Spanning Baroque, Secession, and Contemporary Styles

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via Shutterstock | mRGB Often referred to as the “City of Music,” Vienna stands as a living testament to architectural evolution across centuries. Hadid's work, including the Library and Learning Center at the University of Economics and Business , offers a dynamic contrast to the city's historic landscape. 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 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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London Architecture City Guide: 20 Modern and Contemporary Attractions to Explore in UK’s Cultural and Financial Powerhouse

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In the post-war era, the city experienced a surge in modern architecture, becoming a canvas for experimentation. London’s contemporary architectural landscape continues to evolve, in part through the works of internationally-recognized architects such as Norman Foster, Zaha Hadid, and Thomas Heatherwick.

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Doha City Guide: 15 Contemporary Projects to Explore in the Capital City of Qatar

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Located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Doha is a relatively young city, founded in the vicinity of another settlement, Al Bidda, sometime during the 1820s. In recent years, the city has seen rapid population growth, an image reflected in the architectural landscape.

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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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