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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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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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King's Cross masterplan brings part of the city "back into an entirely new use"

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It contains over 50 buildings According to the architects, the masterplan aimed to set a framework for a new part of the city that could continue to develop over time. "A A piece of city is never finished, it will always have to reinvent itself," said Allies. "We The film was produced by the RIBA.

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Looking for an Architecture of Essence: Interview With Laurent Troost

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He made the decision to move to Brazil in 2008, settling in the city of Manaus. In this region filled with challenges and inspiration, Troost developed a unique architectural practice by combining his experiences in designing luxury buildings abroad with structures in the heart of the Amazon.

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China Evergrande ordered into liquidation after $300 billion debt spiral

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A court in Hong Kong has ordered the winding up of Evergrande Group, the world’s most indebted property developer, dealing another blow to investor confidence as China’s ailing real estate sector continues to weigh on its economy. Overseas creditors are currently owed a reported $25 billion.

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11 projects win in 2022 North American Copper in Architecture Awards

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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). Inaugurated in 2008, the award recognizes outstanding applications of the material in restoration projects and new construction on the continent.

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Jesse Lazar announced as new permanent AIA New York and Center for Architecture Executive Director

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Lazar had been serving in an Interim Executive Director role since that time and comes to the position with experience as the CFA's Development Director between 2014 and 2016. Lazar also has previous experience with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and received his MBA from the University of Michigan in 2012.