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Adaptive Reuse Revolution: 7 Commercial Projects Potently Preserving the Past

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These seven winning commercial projects from the 11 th A+Awards exemplify how radical reuse can elevate our skylines. OmbĂș By Foster + Partners , Madrid, Spain Jury Winner, 11 th Annual A+Awards, Sustainable Commercial Building In another life, this magnificent early 20th-century edifice supplied energy to its local district in Madrid.

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Full funding secured for US tallest skyscraper says developer

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We will be first getting a grading and infrastructure permit," said Matteson, who has reportedly partnered with local construction consultants Thinkbox and engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti for the tower. The building will house hotels, residences and commercial space. The downtown is ripe for urban development.

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Changshu Intelligence and Science City - Jinmao Sales Centre by Aedas

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Aedas is the designer for the mixed-use development comprised of a completed sales centre, and two works-in-progress: a mixed-commercial center and a high-end office building.

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Passeig de GrĂ cia by URBIDERMIS SANTA & COLE | Manufacturer references

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The first signs of the adaptation of this emblematic avenue of Barcelona date from the mid-19th century when the urban development project devised by the engineer Ildefons Cerdá envisaged freeing up a large area of development land following the demolition of the walls from medieval times. This was all taking pla


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Event: First Friday: Buro Happold

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Buro Happold is a practice of engineers and consultants with a global network of 2,200 staff members across over 30 offices. Buro Happold’s work spans many sectors, including air and rail; commercial; culture and education; healthcare; science and technology; sports and entertainment; and urban development.

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Kaohsiung Social Housing by Mecanoo

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Sky park Located between the new green corridor and the existing neighbourhood along the railway, the housing complex will be a kick-off project part of a larger urban redevelopment with mixed-use buildings for the whole area.

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Where Modern Urbanism Went Wrong (and 6 Ways To Get It Back on Track)

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In this article, we’ll explore what makes traditional cities so enchanting and offer tips on how modern urban design can achieve the same results. Modern urban planning often sidelines public spaces for commercial and residential development, leading to underutilized areas.

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