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Aedas Completes Twin-Tower Landmark at Hangzhou Qianjiang by Aedas

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It integrates commercial, cultural, retail and residential to accommodate the rapid urban development. Located in the heart of Hangzhou Ring Road, the project is conveniently accessible with double metro lines, well-developed transport system and surrounding key developments including Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium.

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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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Full funding secured for US tallest skyscraper says developer

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The developer of Legends Tower said that its funding has been secured Originally, the skyscraper was to have a height of 1,750 feet (533 metres) , but just weeks after the initial announcement, Matteson and his firm announced an extension to the structure's spire. The building will house hotels, residences and commercial space.

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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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In the realm of urban development, these projects transcend the mere functionality of water purification, envisioning these indispensable facilities as integral components of a larger recreational system encompassing parks and gardens.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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Beyond transport infrastructure and storage facilities, underground spaces offer exciting possibilities for urban development. It also presents an opportunity to cultivate a more appealing, less densely populated surface environment by establishing outdoor recreational spaces.

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Haikou Jiangdong Huandao Experimental School named best building at Dezeen Awards China 2023

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The Haikou Jiangdong Huandao Experimental School with its bold primary colours won architecture project of the year Other winners include architecture practice RSHP for its masterplan featuring buildings connected by sky gardens and Vari Design for its black box-building in a bustling commercial area in Yuzhong.

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