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How to Utilize Aluminum in Modern Construction Projects

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History of Aluminum Utilizing in Construction. Built-in 1931, the Empire State Building (the prominent New York skyscraper and the tallest building worldwide up to 1970) was the first building that showcased the proper utilization of aluminum in construction. Did you know that 25% of globally produced aluminum is used in construction?

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

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As we continue to witness the evolution and impact of World Expos, it is essential to explore other platforms that contribute to the discourse on architectural innovation and urban development.

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Red Dunes Playtopia, Guanggang New Town, Guangzhou

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By seamlessly integrating functional installations within the natural topography, the project evokes the charm of a mountain nest or a jungle treehouse. The undulating red dunes provide a space for children to run, jump, and roll, while integrating a variety of functional children’s activity installations into the terrain.

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New Kid on the Block: 6 Ways Architects Are Reinventing the Public Park

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Amid the frenetic pace of urban development, the public park is a radical thing. Reimagined through a contemporary lens, the forms read as art installations. The tallest vent has been skilfully utilized as a birdwatching platform, while the other shafts offer vantage points where visitors can admire the lotuses.

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7 Ways Landscape Architects Broke New Ground in 2022

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Heritage roofs in the region utilize overlapping tiles and the same design is employed here across a number of striking water features. The curved tiled installations and purposeful landscaping create nooks and corridors, evoking the palpable atmosphere of wandering along the riverbank and labyrinthine streets of the old town.

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“Ma Yansong: Landscapes in Motion”

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The questions touch upon topics related to urban development, architecture, daily life, the role of architects, the future, and dreams, all of which MAD members consider and doubt when designing. It encourages the public to delve into their inner thoughts and expand their imagination of future life and urban environments.

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Adaptive Reuse Revolution: 7 Commercial Projects Potently Preserving the Past

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SEE MONSTER By NEWSUBSTANCE , Weston-Super-Mare, United Kingdom Popular Choice Winner, 11 th Annual A+Awards, Pop-Ups & Temporary After 30 years in the North Sea, this retired oil rig was brought ashore and transformed into an astounding public art installation. The scheme fuses the industrial past with modern functionality.