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Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub by BIG and A+ Architect

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BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group and A+ Architects unveil design for the 12,000 m2 Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub in France’s fourth largest city, Toulouse. Passing the bus station and entering through the main entrance, travelers are led below ground to Gare Matabiau, railway, metro lines and the transport hub’s hang-out areas.

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Bringing the Outside In: Using Biophilic Design Principles to Transform Commercial Interiors

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Today, most of the public spaces we move through, from offices and schools to hospitals and transport hubs, owe something to the modern movement and its penchant for no-frills design. Inpro works with clients to select imagery suited to their brand. Not everyone is happy with this state of affairs.

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Design Iconic External Diagrid for Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters

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Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters is the new home for a bank that has grown from a rural credit union into a modern commercial bank. Stone was also sourced locally, reducing carbon footprint from material transport. Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank (Client). ?????????? Project Status: Built. Year: 2020.

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The Zhuhai Shimao Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Port City Commercial and Cultural Centre by Benoy

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Zhuhai Shimao Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Port City Commercial and Cultural Centre. As a central hub, the artificial island not only enriches the transportation and connection between Zhuhai, Hong Kong and Macao, but also greatly improves the efficiency of entry and exit via two ports. The project is located on Zhuhai Artificial Island.

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Västerås Travel Center by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group

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The roof answers dilemmas caused by the city’s ongoing development by connecting the transportation hub’s complex programs in a clearly readable unit. On top of this landscape an environment of commercial surfaces with street furniture and protected zones gives an organic and soft expression.

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Al Khuwair Muscat Downtown and Waterfront Development by Zaha Hadid Architects

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Incorporating residential areas extensive mixed-use developments catering to government and commercial businesses, together with arts, culture, and leisure spaces, the district will be a thriving, environmentally resilient and sustainable development with a 24-hour community.

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Metro Station Passage at Vanke Wonderland by TOMO DESIGN

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Compared with pure commercial spaces, this commercial street connecting with metro station requires unconventional design. Its design needs to not only consider commercial operation, but also ensure efficient, convenient transportation access. million square meters. Photo © Free Will Photography.