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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. OmbĂș 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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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. The active design efforts redefine the role of water purification facilities, turning them into pleasant and ceremonial urban spaces for public enjoyment and education.

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DOXS NKLN by GRAFT

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GRAFT’s plans foresee an urban ensemble of three new buildings with attractive outdoor areas and a publicly accessible canalside promenade. Image © GRAFT The concept envisages a mixed-use development consisting of office and commercial units as well as educational and cultural 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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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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DESMAN Headquarters in Hangzhou by Aedas

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Image © Aedas Aedas designs a world-class headquarters for DESMAN in the high-tech zone. Our design breaks the conventional closed layout, optimising the natural topography to create a smart commercial space which integrates the multi-dimensional urban context and inherits the corporate spirit. Source by Aedas.

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Shenzhen Qianhai Towers, Shenzhen, China

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The plot in the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong urban development area, near the Qianhai Bay, is crossed by a wide green axis. Public functions such as cafés, restaurants, and retail facilities are located in the plinth zones of the towers and at the level of the bridges.