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Architecture and the Economy: Inside China’s Ghost Cities

Architizer

In recent months, as rumors of China’s economic crisis have spread, the images that seem to interest people the most are photographs of China’s so-called “ghost cities” — urban developments that are eerily under-occupied. Investment is largely going into, as I said, infrastructure, real estate.

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Ellsworth testifies for NYC

Architecture Here and There

I’m an economist and I specialize in economic development. I believe that the project concept and the choice of project site violate the UDC [Urban Development Corporation] Act [of 1968]. I’m Lynn Ellsworth, a coordinator of the Empire Station Coalition.

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Singapore’s Condo Scene: Building Towards a Futuristic Skyline

The Architecture Designs

With its jaw-dropping architectural marvels and a skyline that paints the picture of a futuristic metropolis, Singapore is making waves in the global real estate and construction sector. Local and foreign investors in the city-state continue to view its real estate market as robust, resilient, and offering promising returns.

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40 Under 40 Class of 2023 winner Kimberly Dowdell inaugurated as AIA 2024 President

BD+C

HOK Principal and 40 Under 40 Winner is AIA's 100th President Dowdell’s distinguished career spans architecture, government, teaching and real estate development.

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Ruby Hotels announces first project in Sweden

Hotel Designs

Located in the heart of the island of Kungsholmen in Stockholm, famously known for holding the annual Nobel Prize ceremony, Ruby Group is set to develop a 187-room hotel. This venture is in partnership with Alecta Fastigheter , a real estate company owned by Sweden´s largest pension fund Alecta.

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Argentina Houses: Contemporary Villas

e-architect

On one hand, as a weekend and holidays home and on the other as a smart real estate investment used for temporary rent until the day it gets sold. Argentina Houses in 2020. 28 Dec 2020. 9 Dec 2020. 4 Sep 2020. 30 Apr 2020. 8 Apr 2020. 7 Apr 2020. 6 Apr 2020. 30 Mar 2020.

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Lafayette and KCAP win Green masterplan for Tours airport area

aasarchitecture

This land offers Tours Métropole the opportunity to rethink the entire airport area, and to include it in the urban renewal process yet under way in the north-east of the city. Image © Filippo Bolognese. The masterplan addresses a number of issues currently affecting the area. Axo Site Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan.