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BIG's ‘Mindfulness City’ concept seeks to deliver new forms of prosperity to southern Bhutan

Archinect

‘Mindfulness City’ is a multifaceted economic hub designed by the firm’s Landscape and Urban Design Team to coincide with sustainability principles and the pioneering Gross National Happiness Index (GNH) concept that has been championed by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Bhutanese government since 2008.

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14 featured architecture, landscape, and design jobs in Boston

Archinect

Archinect's industry-leading job board has seen some exciting new openings at architecture firms, landscape studios, and a leading cultural institution in the city as well as in neighboring Somerville. Looking for architectural career opportunities in the Boston area? We provide a dynamic, collaborative environment.

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Kaizhou New City Planning Exhibition Hall by Puri Lighting Design

Archinect

Nestled within a charming natural landscape, this remarkable building sits in the loving embrace of a lotus pond to the west and the gentle foothills to the east. It stands tall at 20 meters and stretches out to 100 meters, making a bold architectural statement.

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35 Essential Gifts for Landscape Architecture Graduates

Landscape Architecture Magazine

You (or your family member/friend/roommate/mentee/colleague) have graduated from a landscape architecture program, and you’re ready to start your career as a design professional. Below, you’ll find the LAM Gift Guide for Landscape Architecture Graduates. It is a newly added primary text in my Natural History of Cities course.” —Ron

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From the High Line to the Skyline – BIG’s biophilic skyscraper completes in New York City

Avontuura

The Spiral visually extends the landscape of the nearby High Line Park up and around The Spiral’s exterior. The post From the High Line to the Skyline – BIG’s biophilic skyscraper completes in New York City appeared first on Åvontuura.

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MVRDV releases visuals of inaugural Van Gogh Homeland festival

Deezen

Dutch studio MVRDV has released visuals of Van Gogh Homeland, an architecture and sustainability biennale launching in the Netherlands , curated by its co-founder Winy Maas. While it nods to van Gogh's love for the region, it is also hoped to "reignite the enthusiasm of both young and old people for the Brabant landscape", MVRDV said.

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A Royal Opera in Warsaw and a Center for the Arts in Canada: 8 Music and Performance Venues Submitted by the ArchDaily Community

ArchDaily

Image © KVANT1 Concert halls, music, and performance venues stand as iconic symbols of cultural vitality within urban landscapes. Through these structures, which often become landmarks of the city, the residents are invited to take part and experience artistic expression, fostering a sense of community and connection.

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