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Montreal's new botanical garden entrance pavilion was designed to disappear into the environment

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This project comes alongside the revitalization of the Garden’s insectarium and the entrance to the surrounding Parc Maisonneuve. Image: James Brittain The pavilion was developed in collaboration with a team of landscape architects from the City of Montreal’s Urban Parks Division and the firm Lemay.

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Saudi Arabia's 2030 Vision Unveiled through Mega Projects

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Courtesy of New Murabba Development Company | Riyadh Saudi Arabia , a country going through a tremendous transition, is not only changing its skyline but also redefining its identity on a global level. Representing the country’s dedication to advancement, several mega projects are taking place and transforming the kingdom's fabric.

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Designing Naturally Illuminated Learning Environments on a Tight Budget

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Kalwall focuses on developing forward-thinking solutions for human-centered design that address these evolving needs, while responding to a tight budget.

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A Serene Spa in the South of France and a Music Theater Expansion in Norway: 10 Unbuilt Projects by Established Firms

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Image © Amelia Tavella Architectes Delving into the realm of unbuilt architectural projects by renowned offices offers a peak into the design principles and ethos of the studios. O'Balia Thermal Spa / Amelia Tavella Architectes.

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Handrails and Accessibility 101: Ensuring Safe Usage in Architectural Projects

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Regardless of scale, careful attention to the design of each component of the built environment plays a critical role in how people experience architecture. For this reason, it is essential to have handrails, wall railings, and assist railings that meet ADA standards , such as those developed by Hollaender Manufacturing Co.

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Heatherwick's Azabudai Hills mixed-use development opens in Tokyo

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Heatherwick Studio has released a new batch of project images along with an announcement of the long-awaited completion of their Azabudai Hills mixed-use district in Tokyo. The multi-billion dollar project for Mori Building Co. acres of open green space for public use.

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Casting Furniture with Upcycled Plastics and Urban Debris: Los Colados Project

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Courtesy of Locus For decades, our society and the development of our built environment have been strongly associated with intensive extractive processes. While these methods were fundamental to the growth of urban areas, they also laid the groundwork for significant challenges that contemporary generations face today.

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