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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. While demolition yields a blank slate, it erases the historic roots of our built environments and is a wholly unsustainable practice.

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

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One approach is the implementation of traffic calming measures, such as road narrowing, chicanes, speed bumps and pedestrian zones, which reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety. This integration supported a vibrant street life, with shops, homes and public spaces interwoven into the urban fabric.

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

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In the realm of urban development, these projects transcend the mere functionality of water purification, envisioning these indispensable facilities as integral components of a larger recreational system encompassing parks and gardens. Spanning a 19.7-acre

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DESMAN Headquarters in Hangzhou by Aedas

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Covered with advanced transport network and infrastructure, top-notch enterprises have also set up their headquarters in the area to enjoy the collaborative environment and aggregation of talents. Image © Aedas Aedas designs a world-class headquarters for DESMAN in the high-tech zone. Source by Aedas.

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DESMAN Hangzhou Headquarters Project, China

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Covered with advanced transport network and infrastructure, top-notch enterprises have also set up their headquarters in the area to enjoy the collaborative environment and aggregation of talents. Aedas designs a world-class headquarters for DESMAN in the high-tech zone.

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Estonia Architecture News: Estonian Buildings

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Estonian Architecture News 2022, Building Development, Construction Design, Property Images. Contemporary Building Developments in the Baltic States – New Built Environment Updates. Contemporary Estonia Architectural News. More contemporary Estonia Architecture News on e-architect soon. 19 Dec 2022.

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ZOZO Headquarters, Chiba Japan

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To provide a comfortable indoor environment for staff, the architect adopted a system where the air circulation method switches according to the season. In winter, air diffusers on the floor efficiently supply air flow to only the occupied zone, ensuring comfort even in a large space with various levels. photo : Masao Nishikawa.

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