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UNStudio debuts K.Wah G72 mixed-use development in Nanjing

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Image courtesy UNStudio Ben van Berkel, the studio’s founder and principal architect, shared: “The Nanjing K.Wah G72 mixed-use development will serve as a one-stop destination in which lifestyle, innovation and work are brought together.

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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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Kaohsiung Social Housing by Mecanoo

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In a groundbreaking initiative, Mecanoo, introduces a innovative social housing project in Kaohsiung, marking a significant milestone as the city’s inaugural venture into communal living solutions. Photo © Ethan Lee By adopting a novel and innovative strategy, users will actively define the programs within the collective spaces.

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Langham Hospitality Group lands in the heart of China

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In that same vein, Cordis Xi’an – as part of an innovative transportation and urban hub – will play an integral role in a hub that is now an important part of the Silk Road Economic Belt and Road Initiative. Today, the city remains at important crossroads in the country along major trading corridors.

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

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Beyond these innovative new standards, the water treatment facility evolves toward a model for learning and cultivating community awareness about water treatment processes and environmental stewardship. These initiatives ingeniously incorporate wetlands as pivotal elements, redefining the conventional role of water purification facilities.

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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. Urban Metamorphosis: Exploring Underground Development Shanghai Suhe MixC World by Kokaistudios. Utrecht, Netherlands.

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Singapore’s Condo Scene: Building Towards a Futuristic Skyline

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This island country, famous for its rapid urbanization and pioneering building techniques, offers a captivating study in how innovative architecture and strategic urban planning can contribute significantly to an economy’s growth.