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Nanchang Vanke Retail floating pier commercial

e-architect

We hope to absorb these elements and apply them to the design of the undulating three-dimensional contours of the commercial façade. Integrating the wetland landscape concept of Xiang Lake with the grid villa was a challenge encountered during the initial conception of this design.

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Residential Tower Stork in Amsterdam District Oostenburg by Next architects

aasarchitecture

The residential tower with its youth dwellings forms a powerful accent on the corner near the railway in the Oostenburgermiddenstraat. Photo Courtesy of Next Architects With a striking appearance and characteristic identity, Stork, the residential tower for students puts a strong accent on the island of Oostenburg. Red, rust, robust.

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Commercial Setbacks Code Amendment

SW Oregon Architect

The Eugene City Council meets tomorrow (Monday, July 19) at 5:30 PM to conduct a hearing on the topic of a proposed amendment to Commercial Setback requirements in the Eugene Code. Encourage ground floor residential units. Well-designed ground floor residential can help fulfill Eugene’s need for affordable and diverse housing options.

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MVRDV and GRAS complete phase one of Project Gomila, a mixed-use district in Mallorca

Archinect

The first phase of a collaborative residential design between MVRDV and GRAS Reynes Arquitectos called Project Gomila has opened in Mallorca, Spain. “In terms of urbanism, the concept revolves around the diversity of the buildings,” MVRDV's Winy Maas explains the design.

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Construction to begin on 'energy-positive' brick tower by Mecanoo in Amsterdam

Archinect

The mixed-use residential and commercial tower, whose inception we covered in 2020 , has been formally approved by city officials and will now move forward to construction later this month. Image courtesy of Mecanoo The concept is defined by its rounded corners along the entirety of its 90-meter (295-foot) height.

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A City Within a City: How Micro-City Design Breathes New Life into Multi-Use Concepts

Architizer

As you step through its doors, you enter a world where residences seamlessly blend with vibrant commercial areas. Within these micro-cities, diversity thrives in both inhabitants and amenities, blending residential, commercial and recreational elements into vibrant hubs.

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Featured architecture job openings in Philadelphia

Archinect

Details: " Bright Common is a studio focused on high concept, low carbon design for a climate-adapted future. Our diverse experience includes work on residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Bright Common seeks an Architect Level I and Architect Level II.