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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.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Architects: Want to have your project featured? Photos by Terrence Zhang.

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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. This integration supported a vibrant street life, with shops, homes and public spaces interwoven into the urban fabric.

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A4 Spotlight: Minimizing Parking Requirements

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New Urbanism Development in New York City Last month, Austin, Texas, became the largest city in the country to eliminate parking minimums citywide. In doing so, it joined other cities like Nashville, Tennessee, Olympia, Washington and many others in eliminated minimum parking requirements either in their urban cores or citywide.

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Henning Larsen and Ramboll win competition to transform Prague Central Station

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Driven by the introduction of a new tram line and anticipated 200% increase in the number of visitors, the new future mobility hub signifies a transformative milestone in Prague’s urban development. Central to the design is a large, open-roof timber canopy, unifying the surrounding park, central station, and communal transport center.

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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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gmp wins Lingang Avenue Station City competition

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The masterplan with an urban development concept for the transportation hub and the surrounding neighborhood by gmp and WES LandschaftsArchitektur prevailed against competition entries from such well-known practices as TFP Farrells + SBA, Aedas + DC Alliance, and Nikken Sekkei. Shanghai Harbour City Development (Group) Co.,

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