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Where Modern Urbanism Went Wrong (and 6 Ways To Get It Back on Track)

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The secret lies in their foundational design principles. In contrast, modern urban planning focuses on efficiency and economic growth, prioritizing car travel and large-scale infrastructure over the human-scale experiences that foster genuine community connections. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

Durability: The Foundation of Resilience Durability is the bedrock of resilient construction. Additionally, investing in robust foundations and structural designs can ensure the long-term integrity of buildings in the face of seismic activities and other environmental stresses.

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Jianli Art Center by GOA

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Affected by the low-lying and sandy geographical condition, local people use to build high foundations and dig moats by houses to collect soil. The deconstructed roof correspond to different functional zones: lobby, preface hall, exhibition hall, and service zone. Usually, the moat is located on the south of the house.

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Super Storyboard by Diameter Narrative Design

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The “Born to the Sea: Coast Changes in Shenzhen” gallery, designed by the CABLE team, showcases the interdependence of Shenzhen’s urban development and coastline over the past 40 years through interesting illustrations. Visitors can see how the coastline has expanded over the years.

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Nanjing Joy City by Benoy

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The project will also leverage the high growth rate of the urban development axis on Pubin Road and the Chengnan River vitality zone. The project will benefit from the adjacent Jiangbei CBD and Research and Innovation Park, with the aim of meeting the consumption needs of local high-net-worth individuals.

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Nanjing Joy City by Benoy

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The project will also leverage the high growth rate of the urban development axis on Pubin Road and the Chengnan River vitality zone. The project will benefit from the adjacent Jiangbei CBD and Research and Innovation Park, with the aim of meeting the consumption needs of local high-net-worth individuals.

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ReefLine Sculpture Park, Miami Beach

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The organic form provides layered zones for coral reef growth and interstitial spaces for exploration. The ReefLine was conceived by BlueLab Preservation Society and Coral Morphologic and will be developed in collaboration with the City of Miami Beach and researchers from University of Miami. About Bluelab Preservation Society.