ArchDaily

MARCH 25, 2025

In cities like Lisbon , in Portugal orthogonal grids appear only in flatter zones such as Baixa, while surrounding areas like Alfama adapt organically to topography. However, many urban areas around the world, notably those shaped by hills and uneven terrain, defy this convention.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Finally, TDR says there is "hope on the horizon" thanks to the recently passed City of Yes zoning regulations changes meant to build 80,000 new homes in the next 15 years. Wieder Architect, IMC Architecture , Gerald Caliendo Architects, Aufgang Architects , Fred Geremia Architects & Planners, Baobab Architects P.C. , and Lester Katz.

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Archinect

JANUARY 23, 2025

As the name suggests, it will remake the home (which was depicted in Jonathan Glazer's 2023 film The Zone of Interest ) into a space that honors the memory of the camp's victims while serving "unique opportunity to remember the victims of extremism while, at the same time, taking action to prevent the radicalization of future generations."

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Archinect

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The results showcase the greater need for deep sustainability, resilient design, zoning reforms, and more inclusive and democratic economic systems.

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ArchDaily

MAY 21, 2025

Whether imagined as hanging gardens, gathering spots, edible landscapes, or wellness zones, terraces challenge the idea that the city ends at the top floorinviting us to see the roof as a new kind of ground. Read more

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Archinect

JANUARY 14, 2025

A code adoption tracking resource produced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that shows the status of different states’ compliance with hazard-resistant zoning measures is especially relevant given the recent spate of catastrophic weather events affecting Los Angeles and other American cities.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Construction of the two-building Infinity Tower project in Shanghai from Studio Libeskind is progressing in the city’s Free-Trade Zone. The symmetrical towers, whose architectural form resembles a dance of two cranes, are connected by a 15th-floor skybridge containing an open viewing platform and feature an articulated facade.

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Archinect

JANUARY 16, 2025

The recent "exclusionary" decision to restrict most new developments to already high-density zoned neighborhoods, which account for just 28% of the city, hangs in the background here.

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Archinect

JANUARY 31, 2025

The 2025 Course Development Prize winners are: Category I: Full Course Carbon Budget Zero | Climate Positive Sonsoles Vela, Tulane University Description : "The course will explore questions related to climate adaptation across three iterations, each focusing on a distinct climate zone.

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Archinect

MARCH 16, 2025

For homebuilding limits, 65% of voters in the Palisades fire zone were supportive, as were 61% of those surveyed in the Eaton area." According to the results, "[80%] of those polled backed tougher building codes to make homes more fire resistant even if doing so added to costs.

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designboom

JUNE 6, 2025

zone focus timer helps retain focus with each turn of the cube As we continue to grapple with digital distractions and noisy productivity hacks, Nyckle Sijtsma’s ZONE is a small gadget serving as a physical, calming tool to reclaim your attention. ZONE is available on Kickstarter.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This follows news of a flatly less resourceful Planning Department decision on single-family zoning’s future. Permits are on the rise this year only in the eastern precincts of the San Fernando Valley after a 2022 high in all other City Council districts recorded. The city has to build at least 2.5 h/t Urbanize LA.)

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Archinect

JUNE 11, 2025

This demand, coupled with zoning restrictions that often prevent further development, has led to an increasing number of abandoned houses in Roma, left vacant as part of real estate speculation.

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SW Oregon Architect

APRIL 27, 2025

Along East Broadway and Franklin Boulevard, and at other sites near campus, zoning encourages high-density, multi-story construction. Berkeley, California, enforces a well-established inclusionary zoning program requiring a percentage of units in new buildings to be priced below market.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

They are usually claimed to become clubhouses or community zones of a project. Ostensibly the showrooms are to be reused. But in reality, most showrooms are torn down to make room for more aggressive development.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The scheme also aims to establish a “Connected Campus” and a “Structured Campus,” creating an environment with biodiversity islands, recreational zones, and cultural event spaces. The design process emphasized sustai.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Image rendering by Brick Visual The first, in Naples , unlocks an over 30+ hectares (75-acre) industrial zone in the eastern part of the city by removing railyards and adding a new public space. Buildings in the former Feltrinelli Industrial Zone, including the former Manifattura Tabacchi, will be recovered and have various new uses.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Its language of setbacks and arches is a nod to other towers shaped by the famous 1916 zoning envelope mandate that produced the Chrysler Building and many other quintessential designs through mid-century.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

According to the LA Times , the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed the first phase of debris removal in the Altadena and Pacific Palisades burn zones following last month's devastating fires in Los Angeles.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

His ideas add to the chorus of those questioning whether or not officials should consider it as a tabula rasa by which to introduce radical zoning changes or maintain an already faltered status quo.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 12, 2025

Zoning regulations should consider the natural landscape and the potential for wildfires. Creating buffer zones, maintaining vegetation, and ensuring adequate access for firefighting equipment are crucial steps in mitigating the impact of wildfires on urban areas.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Here's more from our recent Los Angeles Fires coverage: LA begins messy fire debris removal process The zoning 'trap' in Los Angeles' post-fire rebuild Los Angeles appoints Chief Recovery Officer to spearhead disaster rebuilding efforts

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designboom

MAY 17, 2025

The architectural response aims to create an environment that integrates various zones of activity and supports different modes of learning. These zones are designed to correspond with different periods of the school day, supporting informal interactions, transitions between activities, and larger gatherings.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Orchestra Park in Kunshan's Huaqiao Economic Development Zone covers 8,500 square meters between two high-density residential areas and along the. Completed in 2023 in Su Zhou Shi, China. Images by Holi.

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The Architect's Newsletter

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Yesterday, New York City Council adopted City of Yes: Zoning for Housing Opportunity, what the Mayor Eric Adams administration is calling a historic city wide zoning reform.The bill was initiated The post New York City Council passes City of Yes, potentially paving the way for 82,000 new homes by 2040 appeared first on The Architects Newspaper.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Here's more from our recent Los Angeles Fires coverage: LA begins messy fire debris removal process The zoning 'trap' in Los Angeles' post-fire rebuild Los Angeles appoints Chief Recovery Officer to spearhead disaster rebuilding efforts

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

What is set to be located on a manmade archipelago in the heart of the city includes an indoor waterfall feature inside its cascading 328-foot (100-meter) tall labyrinth of different wellness programming divided into three themed experiential zones.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The task of the Ukrainian architectural bureau IK-architects was to design a linear layout structure that would allow for zoning of public, semi-public, and private areas within the house.

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ArchDaily

JULY 1, 2024

is a mixed-use building that strongly defines the public identity of the City Dox development on the Canal Zone in Brussels, one. Completed in 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Images by LUCID. City Dox 7.1 / 7.2

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Los Angeles is no exception; with 74% of its land zoned exclusively for single-family homes, multifamily housing construction is limited to an extremely small swath of the city, making the construction of new affordable housing difficult. Image via trekandshoot / Shutterstock Cities in the United States are short of millions of housing units.

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SW Oregon Architect

JUNE 22, 2025

They unpack how exclusionary zoning, discretionary permitting, and regulatory barriers create artificial housing scarcity, driving up costs and displacing residents. In it, Peter and Frizzell take a broader view.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 30, 2024

Situated in Dong Nai, an industrial zone. Images by Valor Studio, Trieu Chien. CP Vietnam Head Office landscaping project is a dynamic and versatile extension of the office environment.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 22, 2024

The Beijing 798 Art Zone was originally a factory campus built in the 1950s with the help of the Soviet Union and East Germany, designed in the. Completed in 2023 in Beijing, China. Images by Yumeng Zhu.

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designboom

JUNE 14, 2025

Architectural decisions prioritize spatial continuity between interior and exterior zones, introducing shared balconies, interior verandas, and atriums that promote interaction among users. see more project submissions from our readers here.

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designboom

MAY 22, 2025

The landscape strategy is based on creating layered green zones that serve both functional and environmental roles. Shade structures at the ground level provide comfort and delineate semi-private zones. The design approach emphasizes ecological integration, spatial efficiency, and material consistency.

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Archinect

JANUARY 15, 2025

The space features three premium conference rooms, a well-appointed working kitchen, community dining and study areas, swaths of open office zones, and a series of private offices. This fit-out is not just a redesign of space but hopes to reimagine how an office can facilitate inspiration, collaboration, and innovation.

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SW Oregon Architect

MARCH 30, 2025

2) The campus is zoned under a mix of Eugenes C-2 (Community Commercial) and C-3 (Major Commercial) building codes. These zoning designations allow for large-scale projects, including housing, retail, and more.

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