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OMA's Harajuku Quest center performs an urban balancing act in Tokyo

Archinect

Construction has begun on the OMA -designed Harajuku Quest project in Tokyo. Concept diagram. Image credit: OMA Concept diagram. Concept diagram. Image credit: OMA Section diagram.

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Aedas-designed Huanggang Skyscraper Redefines the Shenzhen Urban Landscape

aasarchitecture

Drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape and reflecting the regional characteristics, the design is based on the imagery of stacking stones and rivers. The plane design follows a rigorous and symmetrical geometric form. The design has achieved a high assembly rate that optimises construction resources and time.

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Competitions: London Design Summit-High Tech Design Challenge 2024

Bustler

Registration Deadline: Aug 31, 2024; Submission Deadline Aug 31, 2024 The London Design Summit collaborate with pioneers in world-leading design firms, aiming to connect young people with experienced designers to foster meaningful discussions and find innovative methods in solving global issues.

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The Evolution of the “15-Minute City” Concept

A4 Architects

Aerial view of Newport, Rhode Island (Photo Credits: PJ Dougherty) The 15-Minute City is an urban design concept that aims to create neighborhoods where all of a resident’s essential needs can be met within a 15-minute walk or bike ride. This includes access to housing, food, work, education, healthcare, recreation, and culture.

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Schematic Design – Using an Occupant-Centered Design Approach

MLL Atelier

Schematic design is the first stage of an architectural design project, and within this phase there are important milestones to get right that will greatly leverage the project’s results throughout the rest of its impending design phases. PROGRAMMING AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN. INTRODUCTION: THE DEFINITION.

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Shenzhen Zhuxi Building by Aedas

aasarchitecture

A response to the Shenzhen urban design approach that promotes green and sustainable initiatives with abundant recreational amenities. The design is a low-carbon live-work environment that integrates art and nature, which is slated to be a new urban landmark for the city.’ Kelvin says. Kelvin says. Source by Aedas.

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Only two weeks left to enter Dezeen and Samsung's Re:Create Design Challenge

Deezen

There are just two weeks left to enter our Re:Create Design Challenge , which invites readers to repurpose old Samsung devices or materials into new products or services. Supporting images can include alternative angles of the main image, as well as other renders, drawings, sketches or diagrams that explain the concept.

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