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An Architect’s Guide to Copenhagen: Dan Stubbergaard and the “Bustling City Designed for Living”

ArchDaily

Image © Iwan Baan Copenhagen is a living testament to its architectural legacy, innovative urban development, and commitment to sustainability and liveability. Visit Copenhagen has developed a series of four videos to explore the city's architectural wonders, guided by local architects. Read more »

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ADEPT + Karres en Brands win Garden City 2.0 

Archinect

ADEPT + Karres en Brands have been named winners of a highly ambitious 80 ha urban development in Köln Germany inspired by The Garden City. WoodHood shows an alternative approach to the future of urban development, allowing both sustainability and landscape to become primary drivers of urbanism.

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A City Within a City: How Micro-City Design Breathes New Life into Multi-Use Concepts

Architizer

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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Creating Harmony with the Place: In Conversation with Kengo Kuma

ArchDaily

The 3 rd edition of Shaping the City , a forum on sustainable urban development, took place in Venice between November 24-25, following successful events in Chicago and New Orleans. The event, hosted at Palazzo Michiel del Brusà in Cannaregio, brings together global urban planners, architects, academics, and politicians.

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Changshu Intelligence and Science City - Jinmao Sales Centre by Aedas

Archinect

Located in Changshu, a city in the Jiangsu province, Jinmao Smart Science City is nestled in the core of the Hudong Science and Technology Business District. Aedas is the designer for the mixed-use development comprised of a completed sales centre, and two works-in-progress: a mixed-commercial center and a high-end office building.

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Sweden’s Timber Dream: The World’s Largest Wooden City Awaits

The Architecture Designs

Can you imagine a city where every building, every street, and every home is crafted from wood? The land of meatballs and IKEA is about to add another feather to its cap with the construction of the world’s largest wooden city. But Stockholm Wood City isn’t the only player in the wooden game.

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"Cities are branding themselves into predictably unique products"

Deezen

Market forces are pushing cities towards a shallow and Instagram-friendly impression of authenticity that makes everywhere feel the same, writes David A Banks. Everywhere looks the same, even as each city proclaims louder than ever that they are unique and different. Maybe you detected it before the lockdown too.

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