ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Image © Simon Menges “New ideas must use old buildings,” said Jane Jacobs in her seminal book The Death and Life of Great American Cities , championing the reuse of existing building stock as a means to catalyze positive change and foster diverse urban environments. Read more »

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

An online space called Virtual Bradford is set to be completed this summer that would provide a high-resolution 3D online “brick-for-brick” digital twin of Bradford, England’s city center. The project is a collaboration between the University of Bradford and the Bradford Council.

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BD+C

MAY 10, 2024

Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development 0 qpurcell Fri, 05/10/2024 - 09:05 Sustainable Development NBBJ leaders Jonathan Ward and Margaret Montgomery explore five inspirational ideas they are actively integrating into projects to ensure more healthy, natural cities.

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Archinect

JUNE 26, 2023

Named Stockholm Wood City, and designed by Henning Larsen and White Arkitekter , the scheme will extend over 2.7 Image credit: Atrium Ljungberg / Henning Larsen The development will hold 7,000 office spaces and 2,000 homes through what the team calls a “vibrant urban environment with a mix of workplaces, housing, restaurants, and shops.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s

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Architizer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Numerous countries across the globe are actively venturing into underground development beyond transportation and utility infrastructure. Completed in 2018, the bicycle parking accommodates over 13,500 bikes.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Image © Iwan Baan Copenhagen is a living testament to its architectural legacy, innovative urban development, and commitment to sustainability and liveability. The city inspires the whole world with its quality of urban life, made up of efficient and intelligent mobility systems, along with vibrant and interesting public and private spaces.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 30, 2024

Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has announced the masterplan for a reimagined waterfront development in downtown Muscat, the nation’s capital. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the $1.3bn Al Khuwair Muscat Downtown and Waterfront Development will span 3.3 million sqm and is set to revitalise the area.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 1, 2023

The model is developed by British economist Kate Raworth and popularized through her book, “ Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist ”, released in 2017. With the help of Raworth, Amsterdam has downscaled this approach to the size of a city. Other cities are following this example.

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Architizer

JANUARY 15, 2024

A sustainable process, in turn, facilitates the development of thoughtfully planned, walkable communities that emphasize economic resilience, social inclusiveness and environmental conservation. From a social standpoint, community engagement plays a crucial role in ensuring that developments align with the needs and desires of the residents.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 16, 2023

Image © IamDoctorEgg/Shutterstock Land reclamation from the sea has become a popular phenomenon in coastal development. 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.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

EYWA Residential Development Dubai, UAE Homes, United Arab Emirates Apartments, Architecture News, Photos EYWA in Dubai 28 September 2023 Design: R.evolution Location: Business Bay, Dubai, UAE EYWA, UAE R.evolution, an award-winning European luxury real estate developer, has launched its first residential project in the UAE.

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Bustler

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Temple Hoyne Buell Center for the Study of American Architecture at Columbia University and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) have announced jointly their selection of the 2024 Course Development Prize in Architecture, Climate Change, and Society.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Nanhai Development Guangzhou Jinghu Avenue Retail Project Building, Architect, GDD Holding Group Project Design News. Nanhai Development Guangzhou Jinghu Avenue Retail Project. Nanhai Development Guangzhou Jinghu Avenue Retail Project Building. Nanhai Development Guangzhou Jinghu Avenue Retail Project. 12 December 2022.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Valentino Architects and curator Ann Dingli have presented a proposal to retrofit a historic fortification at the Venice Architecture Biennale to suggest alternative methods of conservation in the face of Malta's rapid development. The islands are on a seemingly unstoppable trajectory of hyper-development," explained Dingli.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Unipark Zhuhai TOD Transit-oriented development, Ronald Lu & Partners Building, Chinese Architecture Project Photos. Sailing in the City: Ronald Lu & Partners brings their first TOD project to Zhuhai, China. Unipark Zhuhai TOD: Transit-oriented development, China. Unipark Zhuhai TOD. 3 December 2022.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

A new desktop city-building game has been launched which takes aim at the slow pace of housing construction in U.S. Sim Nimby was developed by Brooklyn-based copywriters Steve Nass and Owen Weeks as a tongue-in-cheek commentary on what they view as 'NIMBYs' (Not In My Backyard neighbors) opposing new urban housing developments.

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Archinect

MAY 12, 2023

From Norman Foster digs in on his stance on airport emissions Foster has faced criticism from environmentalists due to his inclination towards constructing airports and his views on the environment. He supports urban living and advocates for nuclear power as a solution to climate change and poverty in densely populated cities.

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ArchDaily

JULY 19, 2023

The UIA World Congress of Architecture 2023 is an international invitation for architects worldwide to explore the future of the built environment. The interview followed his keynote speech, “Cities for People – 50 Years Later” at the UIA 2023. Read more »

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Architizer

MARCH 5, 2024

Tackling hunger and malnutrition demands strategic investments in development and research, paving the way for advanced technologies to reach farmers and enlighten the wider public. In the realm of agrarian economies, a crucial revolution is unfolding, connecting food education, production and transformative agricultural practices.

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e-architect

JULY 31, 2023

1 July 2023 The Palace of the Friendship of Nations, Tashkent: The National Circus of Uzbekistan, Tashkent: photos © Daniel Lomholt-Welch 30 June 2023 Chorsu Bazaar Uzbekistan building in Tashkent: Crowned by a giant green-and-blue dome, Chorsu Bazaar is the largest farmers’ market in the Uzbek capital.

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Archinect

JUNE 24, 2022

Conrad Gargette has been selected to design what will eventually stand as the focal point of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s epynonymous Nonprofit City development in Riyadh. The Australian firm will remake a site situated between two ravines in the middle of the capital’s Irqah neighborhood.

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e-architect

MAY 25, 2023

Developed by CR Land, the project covers 6.18 Developed by CR Land, the project covers 6.18 The overall development totals more than 500,000 square meters and includes three office towers, a five-star hotel tower, an apartment tower, and a terraced retail complex.

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SW Oregon Architect

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Downtown Cottage Grove (my photo) The appeal of life in a vibrant small city or town is clear. We recognize that a small city or town we consider most memorable, unique, and enjoyable is often redolent of place. I know big-city life. I have traveled to great cities around the world.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 15, 2024

© Sergey Ponomarev Another edition of the conference Architecture Matters will take place on May 15-16 in Munich, Germany , bringing together architects, city officials, developers, and more professionals who care about the built environment (you can read our report of the 20223 edition ). Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Courtesy of Foster + Partners Foster + Partners Applied Research + Development team has created VARID (Virtual and Augmented Reality for Inclusive Design). Designed in collaboration with City, University of London (City) and UCL’s PEARL Lab, VARID is a design toolkit that uses virtual and augmented reality technologies.

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e-architect

MAY 9, 2023

The premise is to create an urban oasis, so the project will be a locus of calm and respite in the fast-growing city,’ explains Cary Lau, Aedas Global Design Principal. The residential tower is also raised to afford better view and a quieter environment.

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Bustler

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Reinventing Cities, C40’s global design competition for urban design professionals, has launched with a group of 15 new participating communities for its fourth edition. To date, Reinventing Cities has supported some 40 projects currently under construction worldwide. Read the full post on Bustler

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

British engineering company Buro Happold and American architecture studio Cookfox Architects have developed a prototype for a terracotta facade system that can house small wildlife, insects, birds and plants. The facade system is designed to support the diverse native ecosystem that thrive in our urban environments. "The

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Architizer

JANUARY 9, 2024

It’s not just a building; it’s a micro-city set within a bustling metropolis. The ground floor might house a café, a shared workspace, a fitness center, an art gallery or a dental clinic, creating a dynamic ecosystem that mirrors the diverse heartbeat of a city.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 28, 2024

Courtesy of New Murabba Development Company | Riyadh Saudi Arabia , a country going through a tremendous transition, is not only changing its skyline but also redefining its identity on a global level. Read more »

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Local studio Bolsón has refabricated low-density plastic used in banana production to create interior cladding and furniture for Mooni in Mexico City during the city's art week. Banana Blue is on show at Mooni from 8 to 14 February as part of Mexico City Art Week.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Led by Aedas Director Fiona Chen, Founder and Global Principal Designer Keith Griffiths, the team has designed a Nanhai Development Guangzhou Jinghu Avenue Retail Project by merging the placemaking features of traditional buildings and the climatic characteristics of the Lingnan region. Image © Aedas. Image © Aedas. Image © Aedas.

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Community Architect Daily

APRIL 1, 2022

In other words, get off a train at most of the metro, light rail and MARC stops in Baltimore City and County outside of downtown and there is not a whole lot going on. Therefore, the news that MDOT plans to convert one of its parking lots to a "town center" and has selected a local development team is good news.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Timber City is a ground-breaking exhibition currently on view at the National Building Museum in Washington DC that examines the benefits of timber construction over steel and concrete in this era of climate change.

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Deezen

APRIL 10, 2023

Mexico City-based architect Manuel Cervantes Estudio has designed DIY housing that relies on passive, vernacular construction strategies to "help families build their living spaces in a better and smarter way." Completed in 2022, Rural Nicolas Housing is a continuation of Manuel Cervantes Estudio's "assisted self-production" in Mexico.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Courtesy of Locus For decades, our society and the development of our built environment have been strongly associated with intensive extractive processes. Nowadays, construction debris accumulates on the peripheries of our cities, and plastic waste floats in the oceans.

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