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OMA's Harajuku Quest center performs an urban balancing act in Tokyo

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The 84,000-square-foot mixed-use scheme will contain commercial and cultural functions set within a building form shaped by two differing urban contexts that interact with the site. Concept diagram. Image credit: OMA Concept diagram. Concept diagram. Image credit: OMA Section diagram.

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MAD completes the “Train Station in the Forest”

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Photo © CreatAR The new station building’s entry and exit platforms, waiting halls (major transport and commercial functions) are almost entirely taken underground, thus breaking with traditional concepts and giving birth to the “train station in the forest” design.

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MAD Architects unveils Nanhai Art Center

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Commercial spaces are placed along the lake, radiating architectural texture to the lakeshore landscape belt. The second-floor viewing platforms and outdoor patios connect three main functions together, also with the commercial and F&B space below to complete the visitor experiences and loop circulation. Site Area: Approx.

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Nanjing K.Wah G72 by UNStudio

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UNStudio’s proposed design concept envisions a dynamic waterfront community, a low-density and lush green working-living environment, which is expected to add new vibrancy to Nanjing, while contributing as a hub for culture, finance and innovation.

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ID origins by Studio Symbiosis

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Twelve additional residential floors are erected above the existing six commercial floors, with a transfer girder between these two strata’s acting as a load transfer as well as additional columns that have been designed starting from the ground up. Evolution Diagram. Photo © Harsh Mevada. Photo © Harsh Mevada. Photo © Harsh Mevada.

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Aedas wins Wuhan National Cybersecurity Center Core Phase 2 competition

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The design proposes an amalgamated layout of commercial, office, apartment and innovation hubs that can be naturally integrated with the surrounding urban fabric. Grounded in the concept of commune, the cultural centre complements the public space at the core of the site. Diagram. Image © Aedas. Image © Aedas.

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Shenzhen Bay Headquarters Tower C by UNStudio

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In its proposal, UNStudio, with its unique ’social’ architectural space network concept, outlined its concept for Shenzhen’s new work and lifestyle, alongside the future of Shenzhen city. Synergy Hub’ is the key concept of UNStudio’s design proposal for the building. .” ” Image © UNStudio. ” Image © UNStudio.

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