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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. Ombú 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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Passeig de Gràcia 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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Goldfinger launches ash furniture that lets people "own a piece of Tate Modern"

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This is Tate's first foray into furniture and celebrating their commitment to sustainably-minded partners at the outset is really impactful for the commercial market." See our London Design Festival 2023 guide on Dezeen Events Guide for information about the many other exhibitions, installations and talks taking place throughout the week.

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

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Modern urban planning often sidelines public spaces for commercial and residential development, leading to underutilized areas. To counter this, cities can redesign spaces to be multifunctional, incorporating elements like art installations, community gardens and flexible event spaces to attract residents back.

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Lumière Tower by KAAN Architecten

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The new plan allows for high-end retail, a grand café, and commercial spaces on Lijnbaan, Kruiskade, and in the Lumière Passage. This project is not only an architectural masterpiece but also an embodiment of our commitment to sustainable urban development, uniting diverse functions within a vertical city.

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Out Of The Box Architecture Trends In 2023!

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For instance, the world’s first 3D-printed commercial building was recently unveiled in Dubai, which took 17 days to print and measures 2,600 sq ft. Furthermore, cork is a lightweight material, making it easy to install and handle. Floating Living Areas Or Floating Buildings source: waterstudio.nl

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Remodelling existing buildings: decarbonisation

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In Hong Kong , a subtropical high-density city, commercial buildings currently take up the highest percentage of electricity use and this is exacerbated by its ageing building stock which is significantly holding back the city’s transition to carbon neutrality by 2050. One way is through installing photovoltaics (PV) to generate solar power.