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Adaptive Reuse Revolution: 7 Commercial Projects Potently Preserving the Past

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While demolition yields a blank slate, it erases the historic roots of our built environments and is a wholly unsustainable practice. These seven winning commercial projects from the 11 th A+Awards exemplify how radical reuse can elevate our skylines.

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

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As you step through its doors, you enter a world where residences seamlessly blend with vibrant commercial areas. These complexes are dynamic yet self-contained, creating miniature urban ecosystems where every part enhances dynamic and harmonious daily life.

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

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There is, however, a discernible shift towards designing water treatment facilities with a newfound emphasis on aesthetics, sustainability and integration into the landscape. In both instances, the projects seamlessly fuse the built environment with the natural landscape, with wetlands taking center stage as distinctive highlights.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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Singapore stands out as a pioneering leader in this field , while Japan, South Korea, China and Finland are also engaged in underground development as a sustainable response to urban congestion. Beyond transport infrastructure and storage facilities, underground spaces offer exciting possibilities for urban development.

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Out Of The Box Architecture Trends In 2023!

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In recent years, the focus has shifted towards sustainability, flexibility, and accessibility, leading to the rise of innovative and cutting-edge designs. The project explores the use of recycled materials and sustainable construction techniques by using 3D printing technology to generate full-scale building components and structures.

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The A+List: Architizer’s Top Architecture and Design Firms to Watch in 2024

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This is evident in the poetic environments they create, which break the mold of traditional architectural forms and massing; theirs is an exploration of the contemporary and locality of Chinese architecture. Across their work is an emphasis on reconfiguring the relationship between building users and the surrounding environment.

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Singapore’s Condo Scene: Building Towards a Futuristic Skyline

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Furthermore, Singapore’s favourable business environment, political stability and transparent regulatory practices make it a magnet for foreign investors. Living in SORA isn’t just about enjoying an urban lifestyle but about embracing a dynamic, forward-thinking community experience.