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SOM plans city to accommodate Muscat's growing population

Deezen

According to Rettig, key elements of the design brief included recognising Oman's "cultural and architectural heritage", while designing contemporary built forms for the city. It will accommodate 100,000 residents According to SOM, Sultan Haitham City is also being designed as Oman's "first-ever smart city".

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A Brisbane residence with elevated tropical delight

Habitus Living

Located on an elevated site in Paddington, Brisbane, Fernberg by Tim Stewart Architects stands as a contemporary family residence that strikingly balances material robustness with a lush landscape. The design aims to not only serve the family’s needs but to inspire and delight them, a philosophy integral to the design brief.

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Kamloops Residence, British Columbia, Canada

e-architect

This small residence in Kamloops, BC began life in 1934 as a small 1,000 square foot bungalow complete with a partial dugout basement on a steeply sloped site. When designing the Kamloops Residence renovation it was important for us to maintain the character of the house, creating moments where modern and traditional intersect.

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Los Angeles-San Pedro Waterfront Connectivity Plan

e-architect

The internationally renowned, Los Angeles-based landscape architecture firm will provide a conceptual framework plan to guide future public realm improvements and private development sites, forming a network of well-connected, pedestrian-oriented multi-use spaces. SWA Landscape Architects. Contemporary Los Angeles Architecture.

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The Portland Museum of Art Campus Unification + Expansion International Design Competition

ArchiDiaries

The PMA’s world-class collection includes more than 18,000 objects, including 19th-and-20th century American and European art, modern and contemporary art, and iconic works from Maine that highlight the rich artistic traditions of the state and its artists. Stage II: Design Competition (for invited Shortlist only).

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Bofill Foundation Headquarters, Barcelona, Spain

e-architect

Owing to the nature of the collaborative and flexible work of the client, the design brief called for flexible spaces that can transform to accommodate various scenarios. Through the superimposition of layers with different yet harmonic aesthetics, users can literally read the history between the lines formed on the ceiling.

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WALA Refurbishes Federation-Style Bungalow Into Coburg Freeboard House

Architizer

Coburg Freeboard House is a Federation-style bungalow that has been refurbished and extended with a contemporary double-storey addition to its rear. Architizer: Please summarize the project brief and creative vision behind your project. How did the context of your project — environmental, social or cultural — influence your design?

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