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Jeddah Opera House by Henning Larsen

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The identity of the new Opera Quarter, part of the Jeddah Central masterplan, is driven by the opera house and its relationship with the landscape; creating a social space that promotes cultural encounters, houses events, and becomes a destination for future generations.

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7 Formidable Sustainable Firms Dynamically Disrupting the Architectural Status Quo

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The team has even pledged to eliminate embodied carbon from every commercial interior space they design by 2030. This commitment to overhauling the industry’s practices is seen across every scale of the firm’s work, from macro projects such as expansive masterplans to micro projects like furniture design.

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

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The young firm is already garnering awards and recognition for their incredibly intricate fusion of local artistic traditions, talents and techniques with program brief and architectural form. Exemplified in the Komera Leadership Center, which swept at the 11th Annual A+Awards, this firm is one to keep a close eye on.

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Shanghai One East Plaza Project by Benoy

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Covering an area of approximately 166,770 m2, the project is comprised of 4 Grade A office buildings, mixed-use commercial annexes, commercial blocks and diverse indoor and outdoor spaces. The design allows easy access from the entrances of the commercial blocks to the nearby roads for pedestrians. Photo Courtesy of Benoy.

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Non-Linear Chronologies: 7 Chinese Firms Designing Architecture Against the March of Time

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Key to the practice lies in historical knowledge and a precise application of it alongside the technological advancements of the modern world – architects must adeptly navigate between eras, employing techniques from Brutalism to biomimicry, with a sensitivity that avoids pastiche. Photographs by ingallery Jin Xiaowen.

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Agritecture Is Challenging How Architects Think About Cities

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His company strives to support the integration of farming techniques into typical urban environments with the goal of preserving our natural resources while developing land for further human inhabitance. The project aims to be a commercial, recreational and living experience on a rich, eco-friendly landscape.

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Hoormem Muscle Research Aesthetics Centre, Fujian, China

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The airtight exterior facade differs Hoormem from other commercial spaces. A more recognizable brand is more likely to capture commercial attention and drive conversion. The reception area employs a technique of low brightness and low color temperature, creating a soft and warm lighting atmosphere.