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

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The structure's "monumental" form draws on American memorial architecture "The United States has a strong tradition when it comes to memorials," Kaan Architecten co-founder Vincent Panhuysen told Dezeen. Here, a row of concrete blocks provides seating. The photography is by Simon Menges.

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

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GO'C has created the City Park Mini Mart art centre in Seattle Initially attempting to renovate an existing structure, GO'C realised it did not provide enough space. The structure was built on the site of a former gas station Using references from the era, the structure features classic signage, an overhanging roof and divided metal windows.

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Gehry Partners references icebergs and Hollywood for Warner Bros building

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A terrace features on the third floor Gehry Partners' design also responds to the structure's proximity to the busy highway. Punched windows are based on art deco-style Hollywood buildings The other side of the structure is more geared towards pedestrians, with landscaped spaces by OJB Landscape Architecture directly outside of the building.

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

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Read: Manifesto of Canadian Design urges designers to "un-f**k" their industry Across from the stage, the team installed benches made of wood, concrete and steel, which form a fan-shaped seating area that holds about 1,700 people. There is space for an additional 250 people on the grass.

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

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It is known for its visitor's center and for the Steve Jobs Theater , both of which feature pavilion-like structures with glass walls and thin cantilevered roofing. The team worked with scientists and craftspeople for the project Apple Park was designed by UK studio Foster + Partners. Zeller & Moye has offices in Berlin and Mexico City.

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PDX Terminal Balancing & Concourse E Extension by Hennebery Eddy

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Dramatic full height glazing to the north and aerial art installations give respite to the length of the concourse. Permanent and rotating art installations reflect and celebrate diversity. Electrical Engineer: Interface Engineering, Inc. A lactation room provides privacy and respite.

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

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The prefabricated modules were installed onsite in just 10 days. General contractor: Cahill Contractors. Structural engineer: DCI Engineers. MEP engineer: FARD Engineers. Civil engineer: Luk + Associates. Custom furnishings: DBA_Workshop, Pacassa Studio.