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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

Commercial architectural design is a complex, multi-layered process that requires detailed planning, research, and collaboration. Undertaking your own commercial design project can feel a little daunting. It can be difficult to know where to begin, who you need to work with, and how to get from concept to execution.

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

Architizer

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. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank HQ was designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind, with a focus on innovation.

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ZeroAvia test-flies largest airplane powered by hydrogen-electric engine to date

Deezen

ZeroAvia has test-flown a plane retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric engine According to ZeroAvia, the flight shows the British-American company is on track to run its first hydrogen-powered commercial flight by 2025, with the aim of eventually scaling up the technology to larger planes.

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Metro Reports: Pop Blocks, Laurelhurst Village, SE 6th & Alder, and more

Next Portland

A building permit was issued for the adaptive reuse of the former Pepsi Bottling facility on NE Sandy Blvd, a part of the Pop Blocks development (formerly known as the Pepsi Blocks). A building permit for the adjacent apartment building is currently in “Approved to Issue” status. We publish the highlights.

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What Retailers Need in a Security Architecture Design

The Architecture Designs

Threats to commercial retailers now arrive in two basic forms: digital and physical. When designing buildings for commercial retail businesses, the inclusion of protective measures directly in design sketches and proposals can positively affect both the efficiency of security strategies and their operational costs.

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Why Your Architectural Design Should Include Access Control

The Architecture Designs

An increasingly popular request of architectural design firms by those commissioning industrial, commercial , and residential buildings is installing access control to improve physical security. Including access control in building design from day one, will permit you to maintain wiring and inspections on schedule.

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How to Select the Best Construction Company for Your Next Project

Architecture Ideas

A construction company has the required experience and knowledge to build a flawless dream house or a commercial building. Everyone in the organization, from management to employees, should have a basic understanding of construction, architecture, and associated concepts. The Construction Company Should Have the Required Permits.