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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

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She is currently overseeing a diverse range of projects spanning cultural, educational, residential, and urban developments. From designing innovative mixed-use developments to revitalizing historic landmarks, our team is committed to creating architecture that enriches lives and enhances communities."

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Architects: Want to have your project featured? Shanghai, China.

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A City Within a City: How Micro-City Design Breathes New Life into Multi-Use Concepts

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Urban Ecosystems: The Rise of Micro-Cities for Vibrant and Harmonious Living Urban developments conceptualized as micro-cities integrate high-density living with diverse mixed-use functionalities, revolutionizing urban living within the broader context of existing cities.

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Sultan Haitham City by SOM Oman’s first ever Smart City

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Located in Al-Seeb, in the western part of the capital Muscat, Sultan Haitham City is the first project within a larger programme that Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning is currently undertaking to implement a paradigm shift in the country’s urban development. million square meters.

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Competitions: Call for Entries : DUBAI 2100 Ideas Competition by Creathlon

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Its contemporary high-rise architecture, comprising glass, steel, and concrete, has set new benchmarks in urban design and architecture, earning global recognition for its world-record-breaking developments. Dubai is also committed to promoting social cohesion and tolerance, home to people from over 200 different nationalities.

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"Unrivaled architect for the people" Carol Ross Barney wins 2023 AIA Gold Medal

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For more than 30 years, she has been an educator at the Illinois Institute of Technology in her hometown, teaching a variety of courses from transportation to urban development and manufacturing. Barney redesigned an iconic McDonald's in Chicago. Photo by Kate Joyce Studios.

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K64 Keflavík Airport Area Masterplan by KCAP wins the 2023 The Plan Award

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Sitting at the crossroads of Europe and North America, home to the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, the airport area is exceptionally well suited to become one of the leading developments for sustainable innovation in the aviation, energy and technology sectors. Source by KCAP.