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GO'C places arts centre on former Seattle gas station site to "heal an urban problem"

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Instead, the studio decided to create a 1,500-square-foot (139-square-metre) structure on the site that consists of a gallery and gathering space and a utilities area, separated by a courtyard. Also important was the remediation of the contaminated site, often referred to as a brownfield site.

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Kaan Architecten adds "monumental" visitor centre to second world war cemetery

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hectare site near Maastricht to commemorate soldiers who died in the second world war. The ground floor of the centre is wrapped entirely by full-height glazing, which is installed with minimal framing to make it "almost invisible". Here, a row of concrete blocks provides seating.

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Lemay redesigns open-air theatre in Montreal’s La Fontaine Park

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This emblematic site is a well-known hub of arts and culture, hosting thousands of free shows over the years," said Lemay , an architecture studio headquartered in Montreal. Lemay renovated the site to honour its history Despite being a beloved destination, the theatre fell into disrepair and was shuttered in 2014.

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Gehry Partners references icebergs and Hollywood for Warner Bros building

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On the south end of the building's sloping site, the curtain wall is designed to minimise noise from the motorway while providing visual interest for drivers. Photovoltaic panels are installed on the roof. Structural consultant: Englekirk Civil engineer: Psomas Elevator consultant: HKA Elevator Consulting, Inc.

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Zeller & Moye and Katie Paterson align hundreds of glass cylinders for Apple campus sculpture

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The glass was sourced from global deserts The artwork was meant to represent global collaboration by using materials from multiple different sites. Sand was collected from a variety of different deserts from around the world, allowing for a variety of textures and patterns to be represented in each piece.

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David Baker Architects accelerates housing for homeless in San Francisco with modular construction

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The site is in the SOMA Pilipinas Cultural District, established to preserve the cultural diversity of the area by highlighting the culture and contributions of the Filipino American community," the studio said. The prefabricated modules were installed onsite in just 10 days. General contractor: Cahill Contractors.

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Crystalline volume added to Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium in New Orleans

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Located in the heart of New Orleans , the Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium sits on a site overlooking the Mississippi River. On the exterior, the team revamped the front facade – which looks east toward the river – by installing a bird-friendly glass curtain wall and adding a triangular entrance volume, which glows from within at night.