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Ginsen Nishi Shimbashi Building - an Office Building with Sweeping Wood-clad Eaves by NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD

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This project involves a relatively compact tenant building situated in the heart of Tokyo. Facing an intersection, the site is located directly above a subway station at the end of a series of large-scale developments stretching from Otemachi to Hibiya Street.

Building 359
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Transforming Site Surveys with 360-Degree Video Technology

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They provide detailed information on the physical characteristics of a site, existing structures, environmental conditions and possible obstacles, which will serve as prerequisites for the design stage, ensuring that all relevant factors are considered before construction begins.

Site 297
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Rowan Moore reviews new 'Difficult Sites' exhibition on challenging architectural parameters

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Speaking to the more than 20 building projects selected for the show, Moore added: "The qualities of thought on display are as relevant as ever, as the physical demands of climate emergency, and the challenges of providing new housing on a restricted supply of land, bring a whole new level of difficulty to bear.

Site 279
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OMA's competition-winning campus for Seoul’s Hongik University digs into its site

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Described by the firm as a “cluster of interwoven buildings and public spaces that meld with the existing topography,” the scheme includes a significant level of greenery to integrate with its mountainside site. OMA has won a competition to design a new campus for Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea.

Site 307
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Take a look inside Seoul's National Assembly Communication Building

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South Korean firm Haeahn Architecture , alongside New York-based H Architecture , has shared a video and photographs of their National Assembly Communication Building project in Seoul , South Korea. To meet the needs of multiple user groups, the architects say the building’s design prioritizes flexibility and expandability.

Building 363
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UNStudio Designs Hybrid Building in Luxembourg for a Reduced Carbon Footprint

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© Play Time UNStudio , in collaboration with local partner HYP Architects , has won the competition for the design of the Kyklos building in Luxembourg.

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Building the Future: The Rise of Modular Construction in the Middle East

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© Marc Goodwin | Expo 2020 Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed away from its actual site, within controlled factory settings, using identical materials, and adhering to a set of codes and regulations. Read more »