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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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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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Zero-carbon Forbes International Tower, designed by AS+GG Architecture, proposed for Egypt's new capital

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Forbes and Egyptian real estate development company Magnom Properties have announced plans to construct a 55-story zero-carbon commercial tower in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital outside of Cairo. Called the Forbes International Tower, this marks the first time the media giant has branded a commercial tower.

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Valle Wood is Norway’s largest commercial building made of solid timber

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Upon Valle Wood's completion, it became the largest commercial building of solid timber in Norway. The building spans seven floors and is located in Hovinbyen, a rapidly developing area that is one of the hubs in Oslo’s next major urban development project.

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Shanghai West Bund AI Tower & Plaza by NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD

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Nikken Sekkei was selected in an international design competition in 2009 to lead a new urban development on the site of the former local Longhua Airport. In all, the firm has been involved in local area urban and architectural design for more than a decade. This concept runs through the entire project.

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Aedas Completes Twin-Tower Landmark at Hangzhou Qianjiang by Aedas

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It integrates commercial, cultural, retail and residential to accommodate the rapid urban development. Located in the heart of Hangzhou Ring Road, the project is conveniently accessible with double metro lines, well-developed transport system and surrounding key developments including Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium.

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Encouraging the Use of Native Planting in Commercial Landscaping

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Native plants bring many benefits to commercial landscaping and yet, in southern and southwestern states of the US, increasing building development has resulted in them struggling to survive. . As well as growing well, native plants can improve ecosystems and help to develop greater biodiversity. . Source: townnews.com.