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GBBN creates set of housing blocks that reinterpret historic fabric of Cincinnati

Deezen

The buildings' interior palettes are simple with light walls The ground-level approach magnifies and expands the street's commercial activity while the upper three bays ripple out of the facade providing privacy, light, and views to the residents. Its facades bend in the center pulling the corner away from the building's mass.

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Why All Architects Should Tackle an Adaptive Reuse Project At Least Once in their Careers

Architizer

As these types of transactions often qualify for tax benefits and alternative financing sources, architects undertaking such projects also often grow their knowledge in financial areas. The preexisting building may require upgrades to reach contemporary standards for safety and building codes.

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Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Townhouse

The Architecture Designs

Homeowners Association (HOA) Many townhouse communities have a homeowners association (HOA) that manages and maintains common areas and enforces certain regulations. Check if the community has policies in place to manage noise and maintain a peaceful environment. Evaluate the security measures in place within the community.

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Ugly Should Be Allowed

A Better Built Environment

Meanwhile, the overall built environment of Tokyo is wonderful. The city is decentralized with walkable neighborhoods and commercial areas close to housing, parks, schools, and other amenities. The regulations make building new housing risky, expensive, and in some cases almost impossible.

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Architecture Articles: Building Design

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Architecture Trends Post Covid-19 workplace of the future HyperloopTT Sustainable Transportation Sustainable School Design Land Re-use and Climate Change New vaulted style of floor cuts concrete usage How Brexit Affects Architects The Right Balance for Sustainable Design Transit-Oriented Development Design RICS Digitalisation of Construction Report (..)

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100+ tallest buildings in the world

Architecture Quote

This serves as a mixed-use building with residential and commercial office. It has high-grade A-class office building and six separate commercial podiums, business display, company and exchange, dedicated to being a sparkling business card for a multinational corporation. Hengqin International Finance Center – Height 337.7

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100 Women to Watch in Architecture

Architizer

We’ve got huge constraints, if you look at the pressure on the environment, and I believe we are the custodians of [that]. Anita Lara Bulloni is a Founder and Architect at the Italian office, LOKOMOTIV.arches – LKMV , where her projects have ranged from church restoration to commercial interiors to residential design.