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Creating Harmony with the Place: In Conversation with Kengo Kuma

ArchDaily

The 3 rd edition of Shaping the City , a forum on sustainable urban development, took place in Venice between November 24-25, following successful events in Chicago and New Orleans. The event, hosted at Palazzo Michiel del Brusà in Cannaregio, brings together global urban planners, architects, academics, and politicians.

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Aedas Completes Twin-Tower Landmark at Hangzhou Qianjiang by Aedas

Archinect

It integrates commercial, cultural, retail and residential to accommodate the rapid urban development. Located in the heart of Hangzhou Ring Road, the project is conveniently accessible with double metro lines, well-developed transport system and surrounding key developments including Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium.

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4 new metro stations for line 14 by AZC Atelier Zündel Cristea

Archinect

It serves the Clichy-Batignolles urban development zone, the town of Clichy and the town of St Ouen, i.e. an additional 96,000 inhabitants. The 4-station project was built in a dense urban environment. The stations are designed as large volumes crossed by their structures and free of cladding.

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Full funding secured for US tallest skyscraper says developer

Deezen

Construction may begin in early autumn Matteson said that preparations on the site could begin as early as June. "We The city itself is promoting all the things I'm seeing – job growth, one of the fastest-growing cities in the US, a lot of migration coming in, and it's a very positive business environment," he said.

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The Future of Architecture: BioDiverCities and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

Architizer

Imagine a city where vibrant green spaces and natural solutions not only enhance our urban landscapes but also boost our well-being, creating healthier and happier urban environments. Architects and landscape architects are instrumental in the practical implementation of NbS in urban environments.

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

Architizer

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 The Administration and Maintenance buildings are LEED Silver certified.

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Stockholm Wood City: The World’s Largest Wooden City

Santa Cruz Architect

Swedish urban developer Atrium Ljungberg has initiated Stockholm Wood City, anticipated to be the world’s largest urban wooden construction project. Stockholm Wood City At 62 acres (250,000 square meters) the project is thus the world’s largest known urban construction project in wood.

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