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SGA designs concept for ‘New England’s first all-timber frame laboratory development’

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Taking an urban site in one of Boston’s leading life sciences clusters as a test case, the team believes their concept offers “the true potential for the first mass timber research development in New England.”

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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

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This concept is interesting as it identifies that, similar to its function in humans, the skin plays a role in protecting and regulating the interior setting, besides contributing to the aesthetics of the building. More than just protective barriers, they are experienced as means of active interaction with the context.

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NEOM unveils new bridged Treyam resort development for the Gulf of Aqaba

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The next satellite development of NEOM has been announced as a new lagoon straddling resort called Treyam. News of its announcement follows last week’s update from NEOM detailing the golf course and resort concept Gidori from Aedas architects Ignacio Gomez and Lama Al-Kharboush in the Saudi Gulf of Aqaba region.

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Tesla’s EV-charging drive-in concept is under construction in Los Angeles

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Construction on Tesla 's new Stantec -designed drive-in diner and electric vehicle charging concept is making progress in Los Angeles, as the local NBC station reports. Elon Musk developed the idea after thinking out loud on his Twitter account in 2018.

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Healing Architecture for Care and Recovery: Iconic Design with Colorful Concepts

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An example of this bond between design and health is the emergence of concepts such as Neuroarchitecture , which seeks to understand the built environment’s potential in our brain. The topic has gained notoriety due to the growing awareness of human well-being, especially in recent times.

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NEOM debuts new Epicon coastal resort and hotel concept

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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project has announced another new coastal resort concept located on the country’s Gulf of Aqaba. The new Epicon destination follows last month’s announcement of Leyja , another hospitality project in the region.

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Balancing Neoclassical and Futuristic Design: The Utopian Dream Bathroom Concept

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Courtesy of AXOR Nowadays, the term “ utopia ” is used to describe an idea that seems unattainable —at least in the contemporary context— intrinsically related to philosophical, scientific, urbanistic, and architectural concepts, among others.

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