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MAD's latest project, MoLo, will serve as the gateway to Milan's burgeoning Innovation District

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Fresh off the firm’s debut public housing effort in Beijing, MAD Architects has unveiled project renders for a commercial complex at the edge of Milan’s Innovation District called MoLo (short for Mobility and Logistics Hub). The design for MoLo includes a five-story car park, said to be the hub's "centerpiece."

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The Need for Visionary Thinking

SW Oregon Architect

How does this design provide a way for them to interact with the adjacent commercial uses? In the case of the Franklin Boulevard Transformation project, this may be an instance wherein the well-intentioned priorities of the Public Works Transportation Planning team are taking precedence over other imperatives.

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Västerås Travel Center by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group

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The roof answers dilemmas caused by the city’s ongoing development by connecting the transportation hub’s complex programs in a clearly readable unit. On top of this landscape an environment of commercial surfaces with street furniture and protected zones gives an organic and soft expression.

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Design Iconic External Diagrid for Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters

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Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters is the new home for a bank that has grown from a rural credit union into a modern commercial bank. Stone was also sourced locally, reducing carbon footprint from material transport. Project Status: Built. Year: 2020. Size: 1,000,000 +. © Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM).

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Sustainable Suburban Expansion: How Architects Are Reawakening Dormant Developments

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By prioritizing pedestrian-friendly spaces and promoting alternative transportation methods — such as public transit and shared micro-mobility — New Urbanism aims to reduce dependence on private vehicles. This holistic approach to transportation planning can reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and enhance community well-being.

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Competitions: International Design Competition for the Changdong Station Transit Complex Center

Bustler

Registration Deadline: Dec 29, 2023; Submission Deadline Feb 28, 2024 The Changdong-Sanggye area, situated in the northeastern metropolitan center of Seoul, Korea has been designated as an 'urban regeneration area' with the aim of creating an economic and cultural hub suitable for "2030 Seoul Plan".

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Numerous countries across the globe are actively venturing into underground development beyond transportation and utility infrastructure. Architects: Want to have your project featured? Shanghai, China.