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A City Within a City: How Micro-City Design Breathes New Life into Multi-Use Concepts

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Urban Ecosystems: The Rise of Micro-Cities for Vibrant and Harmonious Living Urban developments conceptualized as micro-cities integrate high-density living with diverse mixed-use functionalities, revolutionizing urban living within the broader context of existing cities.

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Building Bridges: How Architects Are Ripping Up the Rulebook on Water Treatment Facility Architecture

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In this visionary model, the water treatment plant emerges as a symbol of sustainable infrastructure, blending seamlessly with its surroundings while actively engaging and educating the community it serves. Like the broader concept of WRRFs, Concept WRRF Yixing goes beyond merely treating wastewater. Spanning a 19.7-acre

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DOXS NKLN by GRAFT

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GRAFT’s plans foresee an urban ensemble of three new buildings with attractive outdoor areas and a publicly accessible canalside promenade. Image © GRAFT The concept envisages a mixed-use development consisting of office and commercial units as well as educational and cultural facilities.

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Students set out ideas for better urban living in My ArchiSchool's first publication

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Promotion: housing for large families and communal spaces for people and pets are just two of the ten urban design concepts presented in the first-ever publication from Hong Kong educational institution My ArchiSchool. 10 Sustainable Urban Architecture Concepts by My ArchiSchool features the work of ten students.

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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

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She is currently overseeing a diverse range of projects spanning cultural, educational, residential, and urban developments. From designing innovative mixed-use developments to revitalizing historic landmarks, our team is committed to creating architecture that enriches lives and enhances communities."

Project 105
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New plans revealed for Humanities Campus Leiden by KCAP

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For the Humanities Faculty, KCAP created an urban redevelopment strategy including the partial renovation of existing buildings, the addition of new buildings and the expansion of educational program. The urban development plan offers a future-proof framework with a strong identity.

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Six social architecture projects highlighted at Re:Arc symposium in Colombia

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A mobile pavilion made of bamboo and a board game dedicated to education around the urban planning process were among the projects highlighted from a design and architecture symposium held in Bogotá. The plan is to integrate educational programming, hiking, bird-watching, and cooking classes.

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