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7 Ways Landscape Architects Broke New Ground in 2022

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The relationship between built and organic landscapes can sometimes be a fraught one. Too often, urbanization is undertaken at the expense of the natural environment rather than in support of it. These exceptional winning landscape projects from the 10 th Annual A+Awards achieve precisely that.

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Zhuhai north area water purification plant Phase II and high-tech zone Sports Centre by Aedas

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Led by Aedas Executive Director Fiona Chen and Founder and Global Principal Designer Keith Griffiths, Aedas joint venture with Southwest Municipal Engineering Design & Research Institute of China won the design competition for Zhuhai North Area Water Purification Plant Phase II and Sports Centre in the High-tech Zone. Keith says.

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

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There is, however, a discernible shift towards designing water treatment facilities with a newfound emphasis on aesthetics, sustainability and integration into the landscape. In both instances, the projects seamlessly fuse the built environment with the natural landscape, with wetlands taking center stage as distinctive highlights.

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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. By adopting these features, modern cities can begin to recapture the enchantment of traditional urban settings.

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North Xingge Jinze Project by Aedas

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The Xiangzhou North Industrial Zone once fueled Zhuhai’s rapid development in the 1990s. Blessed with abundant surrounding greenery, the development also captures the beauty of Jingshan Reservoir and Shixi Park as if it were framed artwork. Image © Aedas. The site’s long, narrow, and irregular plot is a key constraint.

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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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Shenzhen Construction Industry Ecological & Intelligent Valley by Aedas

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The design is set to be a low-carbon smart hub embraced by a lush landscape in Longgang district. Image © Aedas The design has integrated urban development, industrial spaces and villages to create a multi-functional park. Aedas, Shenzhen Capol International & Associates and MLA+B.V.