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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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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

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Together with the partners, we lead the firm in creating architecture that responds to the context, culture, client requirements, and environment, enriching the human experience through thoughtful and sustainable design," Houben told Dezeen. Houben explained each award is a "testament to the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our team".

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

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This departure involves incorporating green spaces, employing architectural features for visual enhancement, embracing eco-friendly technologies and challenging the conventional perception of these constructions. Like the broader concept of WRRFs, Concept WRRF Yixing goes beyond merely treating wastewater.

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

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Inspired by the concept of gathering around a table, the pavilion embodies an inclusive community, inviting visitors to share stories and experiences. The Serpentine Pavilion and its counterparts can catalyze creativity, driving discourse on cultural identity, technological advancement and environmental responsibility.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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However, despite its historical presence, the concept of underground homes still faces challenges in the modern context. Beyond transport infrastructure and storage facilities, underground spaces offer exciting possibilities for urban development. Building underground homes is an intriguing idea but not at all new.

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Kongjian Yu wins 2023 Cornelia Hahn Oberlander award

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Photo is of Sanya Mangrove Park by Turenscape Yu, who founded the Chinese landscape architecture studio Turenscape , is known for his work in ecological architecture and his advancement of the "sponge city" concept, a way of urban planning that seeks to manage the way that cities shed and retain water. Studio in 2021.

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Back to Basics: What is the Meaning of “Tectonic” in Architecture Today?

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Such a straightforward translation of tekton to ‘builder;’ however, does not convey the depth or breadth of this architectural concept. The lightness and strength of carbon fiber enable innovative forms and structures, implying cutting-edge technology. 54 Social Housing by Joan j Fortuny Arquitectes, Inca, Spain.