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Metro Reports: Pop Blocks, Laurelhurst Village, SE 6th & Alder, and more

Next Portland

A building permit was issued for the adaptive reuse of the former Pepsi Bottling facility on NE Sandy Blvd, a part of the Pop Blocks development (formerly known as the Pepsi Blocks). A building permit for the adjacent apartment building is currently in “Approved to Issue” status. We publish the highlights.

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Together for the Terroir

Landscape Architecture Magazine

The first five feet from the house are considered a no-go planting zone, excepting succulents or other moisture-rich plants. These criteria are part of a broader policy to strengthen wildfire prevention and resilience in areas designated as wildland–urban interface (WUI) zones.

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Ways to Landscape Your Backyard

Aric Gitomer Architect

Zoning and Linking. Several landscape architects might suggest creating micro zones within your backyard to designate roles. One of the preliminary concepts of landscaping is to create a flow between the spaces. These interlinked zones could also result in a sense of curiosity and intrigue. Kitchen Garden.

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A4 Spotlight: Accessory Dwelling Units in RI

A4 Architects

Existing Site Plan, Newport, RI The concept of ADUs isn’t new in Rhode Island. The fact that the country was in the midst of the Great Depression and there were essentially no zoning regulations further facilitated the break-up of larger houses into apartments and ADUs.

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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

It can be difficult to know where to begin, who you need to work with, and how to get from concept to execution. The architect will begin space planning, land zoning, and business zoning for the site, and create estimations for the cost and timeframe of the project. In Cape Town, architects operate the same as anywhere else.

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GRUNER&FRIENDS Develop New SWISS LIFE – KPMG HQ

Architizer

The building was stripped down to its bare structure which is kept to retain the building’s zoning privileges. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Patrice Gruner: A book with a world map inspired me to sketch up the concept for the client. This project combines many different fields with each other.

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Pyeongchang Knowledge Hub // AIDIA STUDIO

Architizer

Project Status: Concept. The Data centre has been clearly divided into two zones to provide appropriate temperature control features. Both zones are connected via airlocks functioning as buffer zones in order to prevent heat loss or the overheating of the archive area.?Workplace Size: 300,000 sqft – 500,000 sqft.

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