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Asian Games Masterplan, Hangzhou, China

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Asian Games Masterplan, Hangzhou, China property, Modern Chinese landscape architecture photos Asian Games Masterplan in Hangzhou, China 16 September 2023 Architects: Archi-Tectonics Location: Hangzhou, China Photos by Shao Feng Photography Shanghai Asian Games Masterplan, Hangzhou, China Archi-Tectonics NYC and !Melk

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Fifteen landmark projects by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner David Chipperfield

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The museum is divided into two volumes, which are connected by a glass and concrete footbridge. Each of the volumes has glass bases that are elevated on top of concrete pillars that help the building withstand flooding. Inside publicly accessible spaces are bridged by glass passages that lead to the exhibition rooms.

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Aurelien Chen retains references to China's "Red Era" in renovated cultural centre

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The local government engaged China State Construction Engineering Corporation ( CSCEC ) to oversee the sustainable renovation of the site, with Beijing-based Chen asked to head up the design team. Following a historical survey of the site, it was determined that the early 20th-century buildings should be restored to their original condition.

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Nine notable projects by late architect Rafael Viñoly

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Read on for nine key projects by the architect: Photo is by Mos Design via Unsplash Tokyo International Forum (1996) Exhibition spaces, restaurants and shops are among the varied facilities in the landmark Tokyo International Forum, an iconic steel-glass building in Tokyo.

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Colleen Healey combines old and new for historic DC house renovation

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The renovated eight-bedroom house fronts Logan Circle, one of the city's grand rotaries that connects several major avenues, created as part of engineer Pierre L'Enfant's original masterplan. A garden room was created at the rear of the building, where sliding glass doors open onto a patio.

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Martins Bank Liverpool Building Renovation

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Sam, co-founder of Kinrise, and Lucas, co-founder of Red Deer, talk through the design philosophy and overall vision for the restoration and upgrade of this iconic building. The first phase of works is due to start on site imminently, focused on a significant but sensitive restoration of existing glass and stonework.

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Sustainable Practice: 7 Examples of Radically Resilient and Adaptable Architecture

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An open interior with huge windows allows maximum sunlight in, overheating mitigated with low solar penetration-factor glass. This exemplary resilient design brings stability to the land and inhabitants while restoring habitats. In total, more than half the total area will be used for ecosystem restoration involving 3.3