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All(zone) nestles concrete apartment among trees in rural Thailand

Deezen

Architecture studio All(zone) has created Under the Rain Trees, an apartment building with five curved wings nestled under tree canopies on the banks of the River Ping in rural Thailand. Under the Rain Trees was designed by All(zone) to seamlessly fit into the natural landscape without disturbing the existing trees.

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Where Modern Urbanism Went Wrong (and 6 Ways To Get It Back on Track)

Architizer

Imagine walking through the charming streets of an old city, where every turn offers a new slice of history and a sense of community. The lively squares, cozy cafes and narrow paths make you wonder: Why do these old cities feel so magical while modern city life often feels disconnected? Not at all.

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SWA unveils plans for new 1,200-acre park in Irvine, California

Archinect

A new master plan led by SWA Group has been revealed by the city of Irvine, California, showcasing a park design that, at 1,200 acres, would create one of the largest municipal park environments in the nation. The framework SWA developed in unison with Kellenberg Studio calls for a five-zone subdivision of the site.

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Translucent tube forms Mexico City boba tea shop by Worc Studio

Deezen

Mexican studio Worc Studio has inserted a minimalist boba tea shop into a colonial building in Mexico City , where drinks are passed into a translucent vertical "tunnel". Occupying a small space, the design concept revolves around creating a journey for visitors, combining modern aesthetics with functionality," said the studio.

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HELIO Tower by BEHF Architects

Archinect

The Erdberger Mais area in Vienna's third district is currently one of the largest urban development zones in the city. The remarkable HELIO Tower, a part of the three-tower residential high-rise project known as THE MARKS, stands as an exemplar of modern, comfortable housing within a dense urban environment.

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4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets

BD+C

4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets 0 qpurcell Thu, 06/13/2024 - 09:33 Adaptive Reuse As cities grow, their office inventories remain largely stagnant. Modernize the Machine: Upgrade aging building systems. many cities offer tax credits and early permitting for building renewals 1.

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Who Owns the City? - How David won Against Goliath in Downtown Columbia

Community Architect Daily

But this is a different story in which the question of "who owns the city?" poses itself in a unique way So there are similarities and stark differences: This story doesn't include an elected mayor making deals with developers, there is no city charter that needs to be amended, nor is there a public private-partnership.

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