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MVRDV unveils residential high-rises for Tencent smart city in Shenzhen

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Dutch studio MVRDV has revealed a series of residential high-rises arranged around courtyards in Shenzhen 's Qianhai bay, which will form part of a smart city development by technology company Tencent. Pedestrian paths through the complex will provide added outdoor space populated with sports and leisure activities.

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Hewitt creates residential tower in Seattle informed by stack of magazines

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Local architecture studio Hewitt has unveiled the 33-storey-high Skyglass residential block in downtown Seattle , which was informed by an offset stack of magazines. The tower rises from a brick-clad base "I looked at the profile and stopped seeing a lot of floorplates twisting but just saw a basic shift," said Nagele. "I

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CLB Architects creates trio of "tectonic structures" for Wyoming residence

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US studio CLB Architects has created a retreat in rural Wyoming that has three wood-clad structures, with a creek running underneath the primary residence. Located on a 35-acre (14-hectare) property near the town of Wilson, the home was envisioned as a series of "tectonic structures" set within a diverse ecosystem.

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The Benefits of Hiring Professional Home Addition Contractors

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Working with experienced home addition contractors will help you realize your vision while ensuring the job is finished on schedule, within your budget, and to your pleasure. source: pinterest.com In addition to their knowledge and expertise, professional home addition contractors bring efficiency and organization to your project.

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Five Important Reasons to Hire a Fencing Contractor

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Here are some important reasons why you must consider hiring a fencing contractor for your home Select the Right Fence source: harrowfencing.com The knowledge of fencing experts is not limited to creating a structure around your home. But, a professional contractor has all the necessary knowledge.

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4 Ways Contractors Can Upgrade Their Building And Construction Skills

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Whether it’s about building real estate property, a wooden structure, a dam, or other structures, the construction industry is there to handle these projects. However, if the contractors want to get the most out of their jobs, they must boost their building and construction skills to give their careers more leverage.

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Tower in Ontario becomes world's tallest retrofitted Passivhaus structure

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ERA Architects has refurbished a postwar social housing building in Hamilton, Ontario , making it the largest residential building in the world to achieve Passivhaus EnerPHit certification. The structure is now certified under the Passivhaus EnerPHit category, particular to retrofitted buildings. Structural: Entuitive Corporation.

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