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Dutch landscape studio OKRA wins the 2022 European Prize for Urban Public Space

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Dutch studio OKRA landschapsarchitecten has been announced as the winner of the 11th edition of the European Prize for Urban Public Space in a ceremony conducted at the Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB) on Tuesday. ” Its scope entailed extending the final 1.1-kilometer ” Its scope entailed extending the final 1.1-kilometer

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SOM completes restoration of New York's historic Lever House

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US-based architecture studio SOM has completed a restoration of the Lever House seventy years after the studio originally designed the historic New York City office building. We've restored the plaza and podium to its original 1952 glory while comprehensively overhauling the mechanical systems."

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Kauh restores historic Spanish park to be a "palimpsest of its evolution"

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Spanish architecture practice Kauh has completed the renovation of La Hoya Park in the historical centre of Almería, restoring a series of stepped, dry stone terraces on the site of a 13th-century town. For the planting, protected species found on the site were maintained and accompanied by new fruit and mulberry trees.

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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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Ten landscape architecture projects by students at Clemson University

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Clemson University Institution: Clemson University School: School of Architecture Course: Master of Landscape Architecture Tutors: Hala Nassar, Lara Browning, Hyejung Chang, Mary G. The goal of this project is to honour native ecosystems, cultures and communities while bringing pride and revenue to the city of Yangzhou, China."

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Sam Crawford Architects crafts contemporary residences that respect heritage

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His team of 17 also contribute their special talents, so that each commission becomes a unique example of excellent contemporary residential architecture. Whether designing a home for an individual, a couple or a family, that is located in the suburbs, city or country, each residence has its own style, subject to the client and landscape.

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News: Dutch landscape studio OKRA wins the 2022 European Prize for Urban Public Space

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Dutch studio OKRA landschapsarchitecten has been announced as the winner of the 11th edition of the European Prize for Urban Public Space in a ceremony conducted at the Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB) on Tuesday. Its scope entailed extending the final 1.1-kilometer