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UNStudio wins competition for new mixed-use development in Düsseldorf

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This includes a sustainable structure concept that enables significant CO2 savings of approx. In addition, an indoor climate concept has been proposed that offers the highest level of comfort and flexibility with an energy and area-efficient design. Source by UNStudio.

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MVRDV designs R&D headquarters in Shanghai for agriculture technology company Lankuaikei

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MVRDV is revealing their design for the Lankuaikei Agriculture Development (LAD) Headquarters in Shanghai, an 11-storey terraced office building that brings together both high- and low-tech sustainability strategies under a swooping technological roof to create a showcase for the agriculture technology company. Source by MVRDV.

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Aranchii Architects win competition for residential quarter and a cathedral in Rivne

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The architects win in the architectural competition for the best concept of a residential quarter and a cathedral in Rivne, with unifying landscape planning using an ant algorithm. Diagram Site Plan Level 01 Floor Plan Level 02 Floor Plan Section Source and images Courtesy of Aranchii Architects.

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Nanjing K.Wah G72 by UNStudio

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UNStudio’s proposed design concept envisions a dynamic waterfront community, a low-density and lush green working-living environment, which is expected to add new vibrancy to Nanjing, while contributing as a hub for culture, finance and innovation.

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Büro Ziyu Zhuang designs Longquan Mountain Observatory to resemble "spaceship or alien form"

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German-Chinese architecture practice Büro Ziyu Zhuang has topped a restaurant and teahouse in Chengdu , China, with sweeping roofs and a viewpoint. The fluid form of the building was informed by the Eastern philosophical concept of mountains that constantly shift. Construction: 3rd Construction Co.,

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Forgotten Knowledge // ARC- Ashkan Rafiey CoOp

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Project Status: Concept Size: 10,000 sqft – 25,000 sqft Text description provided by the architects. This library celebrates these precious transcribed books and expresses them through a challenging and new structural diagram for a library. The roof of the boxes is open platforms for the reading area.

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Xintiandi Factory Hangzhou by Peter Ruge Architekten

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The concept of newer isn’t always better for a progressive city, and historic development plays a vital role in con-tributing to this idea. In building upon existing stories, the unique attributes and characteristics of the old foundry structural trusses are kept, and the existing roof system is replaced with a light steel roof.

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