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NPR on sponge cities, Kongjian Yu, and the future of flood mitigation

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The need for better stormwater strategies has since been proven in New York City and other low-lying American metros, too, with $2.6 Copenhagen is seen as a world leader in the concept after experiencing a tumultuous 2011 cloudburst that led to a two-part system of expanded sewers and over 300 surface catchment projects.

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BIG and A+ Architecture set to design mass-timber transport hub in Toulouse

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Set to be built alongside the existing main station to the west of Toulouse's city centre, the 2,800-square-metre building was designed as an interchange for the city's bus, train and metro passengers. The images are by BIG.

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The Rebello Hotel occupies former factory along Porto's riverside

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This hotel by architecture studio Metro Urbe occupies a series of former industrial buildings on the banks of the River Douro in Porto , Portugal, and features interiors by Quiet Studios.

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Ten 21st-century underground railway stations from around the world

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As it is unveiled, here is a roundup of 10 metro stations from across the globe that have been updated in recent years. The Elizabeth Line, or Crossrail, is a gargantuan infrastructure project that will see large new trains running 118 kilometres through London and well beyond, slashing journey times in the south of England.

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"The era of mega-cities should be over" says Helle Søholt

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Mega-projects such as The Line should be avoided in favour of improving urban design within existing cities, Gehl Architects CEO Helle Søholt says in this interview. The city is now frequently ranked among the world's most liveable. Gehl Architects was established to implement the ideas that Gehl had been advocating for decades.

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Architectural Drawings: 8 Iconic Train Stations in Plan and Section

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Architects: Want to have your project featured? Diving into these complex projects, the following section and plan drawings showcase train station design. It is one of the most monumental civic projects undertaken in a generation, expanding the Pennsylvania Station complex into the landmark James A.

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IKEA and H&M's design incubator unveils products by 22 emerging London studios

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Metro newspapers and Thames debris were used to form this collection of London -centric products, created by local designers as part of the Atelier100 incubator, which is on show at London Design Festival.

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