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Cars and hurricanes inform "sail-shape" of Aston Martin's first residential skyscraper

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It is the first residential skyscraper to be branded by Aston Martin. Bodas Mian Anger and Aston Martin have designed a skyscraper in Miami Aston Martin claims that the new skyscraper is the tallest residential structure in Florida, though it may soon be surpassed by one of the other towers going up in Miami.

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A new Brookings Institution report extends solutions to America's struggling office-to-residential conversion market

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A new report published by the Brookings Institution is offering potential solutions for developers, architects, and urban planners engaged in office-to-residential conversions in the hopes of remedying the spate of downtown declines that are beginning to plague cities across the country.

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Lee Broom unveils lighting informed by "mythology" in New York penthouse

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The Alchemist collection , which encompasses pendants lights, chandeliers and wall sconces, was informed by the designer's reading of Brazilian author Paulo Coelho's book The Alchemist and references themes of "astrology, mythology and folklore".

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Marmol Radziner completes California's tallest residential skyscraper

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California architecture studio Marmol Radziner has completed a black-clad, "modernist" skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles , which is now the tallest residential structure in the state of California, according to the studio. The Beaudry is a 695-foot-tall (212 metres) luxury residential skyscraper with 64 storeys.

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New data reveals the growing state of adaptive reuse residential conversions nationwide

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The new data set from real estate researchers Yardi Matrix gives some additional context to the information in yesterday’s 2022 AIA Firm Survey, which said that almost half (48%) of all projects currently being pursued by U.S. firms involve the renovation, rehabilitation, extension, or preservation of existing buildings.

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SODA offers model for office-to-residential conversions with Roco in Liverpool

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London studio SODA has converted a 1970s office block in Liverpool city centre into a residential building that includes co-working and wellness facilities. Russell Potter, co-founding director at SODA , believes the project can serve as a model for office-to-residential conversions in city-centre locations.

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Ten recently completed skyscrapers in New York City

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In this roundup , we collect 10 recently completed skyscrapers that have changed New York City's skyline over the past two years. Its wedge-shaped upper volume was created to resemble a sail, while the lower podium was informed by the neighbouring Brooklyn Bridge and the historic buildings of the surrounding Dumbo neighbourhood.

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