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Shenzhen Qianhai Towers, Shenzhen, China

e-architect

The plot in the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong urban development area, near the Qianhai Bay, is crossed by a wide green axis. The design by gmp is oriented towards the park at the riverbank, with the arrangement of the high-rises such that views in and out of the buildings are maximized.

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Savage + Dodd aimed to "set the preconditions for change" with South Africa housing project

Deezen

Dodd characterises contemporary South African cities as "incremental, dense-edge cities" brimming with informal inhabitation, illegal densification and environmental decay as a result of the disruptive political shifts from colonialism to apartheid to democracy.

Housing 108
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Building Melbourne: Amazing Architecture Across Australia’s Cultural Capital

Architizer

From its historic structures to its contemporary skyscrapers, Melbourne’s architecture blends building techniques and modern design approaches. The Studio Hall, a large, flexible space designed for informal use throughout the day, is central to the design.

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Wuhan National Cybersecurity Center Core Phase 2

e-architect

The design proposes an amalgamated layout of commercial, office, apartment and innovation hubs that can be naturally integrated with the surrounding urban fabric. Cyber Valley concept Façade design inspired by information flow. Wuhan National Cybersecurity Center Core Phase 2 by Aedas – Building Information.

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Building Bridges: How Architects Are Ripping Up the Rulebook on Water Treatment Facility Architecture

Architizer

NODE Architecture & Urbanism showcases its commitment to urban regeneration, infrastructure enhancement and the creation of inviting public spaces through two noteworthy projects. These initiatives ingeniously incorporate wetlands as pivotal elements, redefining the conventional role of water purification facilities.

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26 Pioneering Architecture Firms Rethinking the Fundamentals of Design

Architizer

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Utilizing pioneering design and construction methods, its work is informed by each site’s unique cultural and geographic qualities.

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Shenzhen Construction Industry Ecological & Intelligent Valley Headquarters

e-architect

The design has integrated urban development, industrial spaces and villages to create a multi-functional park. joined hands to win the Shenzhen Construction Industry Ecological and Intelligent Valley Headquarters design competition. The design has enhanced the biodiversity, connectivity and sustainability of the plot.