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ADUs Might Not Be Making Chicago More Affordable, But They Might Make It More Sustainable

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The ordinance intends to allow homeowners to make multigenerational living arrangements or extra income with their existing property; proponents also advocated for ADUs as a means to build more affordable housing—a principle yet to be realized. Thoughtful details, including drawers built into the stairs, make the most of the full space.

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abracadabra! watch ironlev’s magnetic levitation train make its driverless debut in italy

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watch ironlev’s magnetic levitation train make its driverless debut in italy appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. ironlev announced the successful pilot run of its self-driving magnetic levitation train as the team took it for a test on the adria-mestre route in veneto. The post abracadabra!

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Gran Meliá make its debut in Vietnam

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Main image credit: Meliá Hotels International Gran Meliá make its debut in Vietnam Pauline Brettell. Gran Meliá Nha Trang is born out of the idea of ‘a life well-lived’, an ethos which is ingrained in every aspect of the resort from its elegant and sophisticated design to its personalised service and passion for gastronomy.

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Hip-Hop Architecture makes its way to Los Angeles this summer

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The notable Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture exhibition, curated by architect, curator, and Syracuse University professor Sekou Cooke will travel to Los Angeles this summer with help from the Southern California Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SoCalNOMA).

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The Social Hub makes its UK debut in Glasgow

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Known for its cafés on cobbled streets and thriving music scene, The Social Hub makes an ideal base from which to explore and draw inspiration from this historic city and the surrounding region. The Social Hub makes its UK debut in Glasgow Pauline Brettell.

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AMIDA’s digitrend watch makes futuristic comeback years after it was first unveiled in 1970s

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The post AMIDA’s digitrend watch makes futuristic comeback years after it was first unveiled in 1970s appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. AMIDA revives its decades-old timepiece, the digitrend watch, fitting it with modern flair, including a sapphire crystal prism for its light reflecting display.

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Making it right: Brad Pitt's foundation settles for $20.5 million in faulty post-Katrina homes lawsuit

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A settlement has been reached in the yearslong saga surrounding Brad Pitt’s Make it Right Foundation and residents of New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward. NOLA.com is reporting that the foundation will pay a total of $20.5