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The National Speed Skating Oval or the Ice Ribbon by Populous

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The 12,000 seat venue will host the speed skating events and will award 14 gold medals. In the lead up to, and during the Games, NSSO will be the home of training for speed skating events and Olympic competition. Ltd Client: Beijing State Asset Management Co.

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Singapore’s new Science Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

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The centre is composed as five interlocking rectangular volumes housing a variety of exhibition galleries, interactive labs and event spaces in addition to ancillary facilities for visitors, administrative offices, archives and service areas.

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ACLA Redesigns Buhl Community Park and Emphasizes the Importance of Community Connection

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Our initial competition entry showed circulation pathways were a much more literal interpretation of the river concept with flowing curved edges and pier like structures extending over them. The essence of the design remained essentially enact through construction. © Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture. . Consultants.

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Eleftheria Square by Zaha Hadid Architects

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As the largest civic plaza in Nicosia, Eleftheira Square has been designed to host festivals and public events; its upper level bridge and supporting columns are crafted in concrete, their sculptural forms ensure structural integrity in this seismic region and the base of each column morphs into seating.

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Eleftheria Square by Zaha Hadid Architects

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As the largest civic plaza in Nicosia, Eleftheira Square has been designed to host festivals and public events; its upper level bridge and supporting columns are crafted in concrete, their sculptural forms ensure structural integrity in this seismic region and the base of each column morphs into seating.

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Eleftheria Square, Nicosia Cyprus

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As the largest civic plaza in Nicosia, Eleftheira Square has been designed to host festivals and public events; its upper level bridge and supporting columns are crafted in concrete, their sculptural forms ensure structural integrity in this seismic region and the base of each column morphs into seating. Consultants.

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Leach Botanical Garden, Portland, Oregon

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The plan also outlines schematic design for site improvements and infrastructure, such as all utilities for future phases, stormwater management, parking, and new structures, which include restrooms and a fireside terrace used for events.