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BIG's ‘Mindfulness City’ concept seeks to deliver new forms of prosperity to southern Bhutan

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‘Mindfulness City’ is a multifaceted economic hub designed by the firm’s Landscape and Urban Design Team to coincide with sustainability principles and the pioneering Gross National Happiness Index (GNH) concept that has been championed by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Bhutanese government since 2008.

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Santiago Calatrava’s slippery Venice pedestrian bridge is getting a facelift after multiple injuries

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Located along Venice’s Grand Canal, the bridge was supposed to be a refreshing modern connector to the city’s main rail station but became a liability only a short time after opening in September of 2008. The completed bridge shortly before opening in 2008. Image © Filippo Leonardi via the Comune di Venezia.

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House in Sumida / ROOVICE

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Completed in 2008 in Sumida City, Japan. Images by Akira Nakamura. Revitalizing a 1970s Wooden House in Sumida: Adaptive Reuse with Modest Updates - In Mukojima's eastern district, a short walk from the station,

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Utzon Center: The Story Behind Jørn Utzon’s Last Project

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Though he achieved great fame in Oceania , Utzon was born in Denmark , and it was in his childhood city that his final project was realized. Inaugurated in 2008, the Utzon Center , which hosted the 2024 Obel Award ceremony, not only honors the culmination of his distinguished career but also marks the beginning of his enduring legacy.

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The Rise of Night Mayors: Managing Economy, Culture Security and Climate Change after Dark

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Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, Oslo / Norway, 2008. Image © Thomas Mayer Over the years, the nocturnal landscape of cities has witnessed a significant transformation, marked by the emergence of more than 80-night mayors globally, a trend that has been on the rise since the early 2000s. Architecture: Snøhetta. Read more »

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11 projects win in 2022 North American Copper in Architecture Awards

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Inaugurated in 2008, the award recognizes outstanding applications of the material in restoration projects and new construction on the continent. The Copper Development Association (CDA) in unison with the Copper Alliance has named the eleven 2022 winners of the annual North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA).

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Architectural Practice as an Exploration of Contemporary Living: Discover the Work of the Argentine Studio IR Arquitectura

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Image © Fernando Schapochnik IR Arquitectura is not just a studio; it defines itself as a platform for exploration that integrates architectural practice with tangential topics such as the city, landscape , technology , and sustainability.