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Amphibious Architecture: Designing Resilient Coastal Communities for the Future

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As climate change unfolds, bringing about rising sea levels, increased occurrences of flooding and a surge in climatic events, the concept of living in a floating home — or houseboat — could potentially emerge as a pragmatic and innovative solution to face the environmental challenges associated with coastal living. Photo by Aaron Leitz.

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Marcel Breuer’s Brutalist Washington DC offices reimagined as Affordable Housing by Brooks + Scarpa

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Serving as the headquarters of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), this ten-story, 700,000 square-foot office building has been a symbol of federal authority since its completion in 1968. This trend has especially led to vacant office buildings.

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Tarpon Bend Residence, Fort Lauderdale USA

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Furthermore, the team was specifically tasked with expanding the house within the grove of trees, while embracing sustainable design features and innovative wellness technologies—all of utmost importance to the clients. Tarpon Bend Residence in Fort Lauderdale, USA – Building Information. Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation.

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LI City Study, Jiang Su Sheng, China

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In the context of urban development shifting from incremental expansion to stock upgrading in China, the reuse of existing buildings achieves their sustainability. Architecture and Interior Design: Greater Dog Architects Collaborator: Shanghai Urban Architectural Design Co.,

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ReefLine Sculpture Park, Miami Beach

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Ximena Caminos, said: “This series of artist-designed and scientist-informed artificial reefs will demonstrate to the world how tourism, artistic expression, and the creation critical habitat can be aligned. For more information, please visit www.oma.com or find us on social media – Facebook (OMAAMO) and Instagram (@OMANewYork).

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University of Oregon presents ten architecture and design projects

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Also featured is a three-legged chair informed by Tim Burton's film style and a mixed-use redevelopment of Centennial Mills – a ruined industrial site in Portland , Oregon. In the Big-n-Tall studio, we examine the very large building as a means for sustainable and sociable urban development.

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From Suburbs to Hubs: Innovation Districts Usher In a New Era of Urban Planning

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In the heart of Tampere, Finland, the Hiedanranta Innovation Bay project is a shining example of urban transformation, challenging the conventional suburban model of isolated campuses without integrated housing or commercial areas. However, the idyllic picture painted by innovative districts comes with challenges.