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Wenzhou Innovaland Start-up Zone by Aedas

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Wenzhou is planned to be one of the global high-tech cities by establishing Wenzhou Innovaland. The start-up zone integrates technology, financial, wellness and education, creating a mixed-use innovative hub in Wenzhou. Inspired by the connection between city and rivers, the design adopts an “Island Chain” concept. Diagram.

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Shenzhen Zhuxi Building by Aedas

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‘The design is a low-carbon live-work environment that integrates art and nature, which is slated to be a new urban landmark for the city.’ The retail element is designed in the low zone to enable a convenient access to the community, while the office is designed in the middle zone to create a workplace embraced by nature.

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How Paris’ zoning envelope has changed over the centuries

Brandon Donnelly

It is a fascinating look at the evolution of Parisian urbanism from 1600-1902, including how the city’s height limits have changed over the centuries. Of course, the big difference is that we’re mostly zoned for low-rises houses and Paris is not.

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City Lane by 5+design

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With a focus on Hanyang’s historic past, The Sino Ocean City Lane project creates a new language that permeates through the masterplan and architectural features. Towers north and south highlight a view across the city from west to east that frame the route between the city to the temple. Section diagrams.

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View Corridors

SW Oregon Architect

(Google Street View) View corridors are planning tools used in urban design and city planning to protect and enhance specific views within a city. The goal is to maintain or create aesthetically pleasing vistas that contribute to the overall character and identity of a city. Vancouver view corridor diagram.

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Vanke Coastal City by CLOU architects

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Showcasing the future potential of diversified regional development, the Qingdao Vanke Coastal City combines work and living spaces in an accumulative contextual setting that builds on the natural environment and panoramic views of the site.

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The Evolution of the “15-Minute City” Concept

A4 Architects

Aerial view of Newport, Rhode Island (Photo Credits: PJ Dougherty) The 15-Minute City is an urban design concept that aims to create neighborhoods where all of a resident’s essential needs can be met within a 15-minute walk or bike ride. This includes access to housing, food, work, education, healthcare, recreation, and culture.

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