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Liquid City: A Radical New Masterplan in Rotterdam Embraces the River for Resilience

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An old industrial harbor, over decades, it has seen shipping disappear under the boot of urban development. Shops, residential blocks, floating structures housing offices and hospitality have replaced redundant warehouses and cranes. Interested in participating next season?

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Aux Entrepôts in Renens by KCAP

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This elongated tract, previously used by the city as a storage area for cargo shipped by trains, has been transformed under the guidance of KCAP into a lively residential and work neighbourhood, rejuvenating a former entrepôts brownfield site.

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Carlo Ratti proposes "world's largest urban solar farm" in Rome for World Expo 2030

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A large solar farm forms the centrepiece of Rome 's bid to host the World Expo in 2030, masterplanned by Carlo Ratti Associati with architect Italo Rota and urbanist Richard Burdett. This is intended to invite discourse on the concept of sharing energy while establishing "a new model for urban development".

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Zhuhai north area water purification plant Phase II and high-tech zone Sports Centre by Aedas

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The high-tech zone is situated in a prominent location, as a focal node to Zhuhai urban development. Image © Aedas Fiona says, ‘The design not only provides comprehensive infrastructural facilities, but also improve the urban environment. It is designed to be an entertainment and recreational venue for the city. Source by Aedas.

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Kyklos by UNStudio

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Belval is a redevelopment project that has successfully transformed an old industrial site in Luxembourg into an urban centre that now houses a university and technological centre, residential and office spaces, in addition to hotels and retail. The Kyklos building will be the last building to shape the Central Square district.

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7 Ways Landscape Architects Broke New Ground in 2022

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Too often, urbanization is undertaken at the expense of the natural environment rather than in support of it. When architects respond thoughtfully to a site’s native ecology, development can elevate nature and shape meaningful, enduring spaces that enrich the planet and the lives of its population.

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FSO Park by WXCA and SAWAWA

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The authors of the masterplan from the esteemed Polish WXCA Architectural Design Studio tell us more about the visionary design. The vision of the FSO car factory masterplan for OKAM was developed in close cooperation with the representatives of the Warsaw City Council.