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Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex by Behnisch Architekten | Universities

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Setting a new paradigm for scholarship in the 21st century and beyond, Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) is designed to inspire learning and scientific discovery while showcasing sustainability.

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

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The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Order your copy today. Order your copy today.

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Honghu Park Water Purification Station, Shenzhen

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Eventually, the architects went beyond engineering logic to create an aesthetically-pleasing and community-friendly public space. Honghu Park Water Purification Station in Shenzhen, China – Building Information Design Team: NODE Architecture & Urbanism (NODE) – [link] Design time: 2017.Nov-2021.Mar

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Polish Army Museum, Warsaw, Poland

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. • Buro Happold was responsible for structural, concrete façade and MEP engineering for the museum’s building, as well as underground parking, an entrance tunnel and underground utilities throughout the Citadel. The project connects the history of the city, and the country as a whole, with the contemporary urban context.

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Adaptive Reuse Revolution: 7 Commercial Projects Potently Preserving the Past

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The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Contemporary adaptations to the building are thoughtful and restrained. Order your copy today. Order your copy today.

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Where Modern Urbanism Went Wrong (and 6 Ways To Get It Back on Track)

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In this article, we’ll explore what makes traditional cities so enchanting and offer tips on how modern urban design can achieve the same results. In contemporary urban design, maintaining a human scale means focusing on the proportions of buildings and public spaces, even as cities grow more vertically.

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Architekturwoche Basel 2022 Biennal

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Architekturwoche Basel 2022 Biennal platform for architecture and urban development. From 9–15 May 2022, a new platform for architecture and urban development will be held for the first time: the Architekturwoche Basel (AWB), which is to be repeated every two years in future. and urban development.