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

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This departure involves incorporating green spaces, employing architectural features for visual enhancement, embracing eco-friendly technologies and challenging the conventional perception of these constructions. They envisioned a space surrounded by a large artificial lake and a wetland park on the perimeter.

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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

Deezen

She is currently overseeing a diverse range of projects spanning cultural, educational, residential, and urban developments. From designing innovative mixed-use developments to revitalizing historic landmarks, our team is committed to creating architecture that enriches lives and enhances communities."

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"Unrivaled architect for the people" Carol Ross Barney wins 2023 AIA Gold Medal

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Barney – who is the second woman to win the award solely and fourth in total – was awarded the medal for her achievements as a designer and an educator. Bestowed almost continuously since 1907, the yearly Gold Medal is the highest honour that the AIA bestows on architects for their contributions to the field. Photo by Kate Joyce Studios.

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Haikou Jiangdong Huandao Experimental School named best building at Dezeen Awards China 2023

Deezen

The judges praised the project for its diverse spatial elements and its departure from the conventional structure of educational institutions in China. It breaks away from the traditional rigidity of the education institutional typology in China and opens up new possibilities for the future."

Building 108
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YACademy architecture students design conceptual pediatric clinics

Deezen

Finding shelter, receiving education and living healthily are rights that require 'containers' in the first place and architecture – great architecture – would be very little if limited to contexts of wellbeing, since humans are at the centre of architecture, and man, in any context, deserves dignity and beauty.

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Event: First Friday: Buro Happold

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Buro Happold’s work spans many sectors, including air and rail; commercial; culture and education; healthcare; science and technology; sports and entertainment; and urban development. Founded in 1976 in the United Kingdom, the practice opened its first U.S. office in New York City in 1998.

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Shenzhen Construction Industry Ecological & Intelligent Valley by Aedas

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Located in Daiyuen Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Science-Education City, the project enjoys rich natural resources that are backed by Yingju Mountain and Shenxianliang. Image © Aedas The design has integrated urban development, industrial spaces and villages to create a multi-functional park. Ltd, Aedas and MLA+B.V.