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OMA's Harajuku Quest center performs an urban balancing act in Tokyo

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The 84,000-square-foot mixed-use scheme will contain commercial and cultural functions set within a building form shaped by two differing urban contexts that interact with the site. Concept diagram. Image credit: OMA Concept diagram. Concept diagram. Image credit: OMA Section diagram.

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A Brief Architectural History of the Domination of the Circle in “Ideal” Urban Plans

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Even though the circle as a shape carries the mathematical purity and form that charms architects, designers and urban planners, I believe that the story of Atlantis greatly influenced the idea of what an ideal city should look like and served as a template for many utopian city concepts. Ebenezer Howard, Diagram No.7

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UNStudio wins compotition with Green Spine

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The lower tower will be home to a hotel and commercial space and top out at 252.2 Mixed-use Podium Our design proposal for Southbank by Beulah was motivated by the concepts of togetherness joint ownership and open access for local residents and the wider community. Diagram maximising sun impact. Diagram connecting green to city.

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ID origins by Studio Symbiosis

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Twelve additional residential floors are erected above the existing six commercial floors, with a transfer girder between these two strata’s acting as a load transfer as well as additional columns that have been designed starting from the ground up. Evolution Diagram. Photo © Harsh Mevada. Photo © Harsh Mevada. Photo © Harsh Mevada.

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Aedas wins Hangzhou Qianjiang Century City Riverfront Digital Industrial Park competition

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Concentrated with commercial activities, the site will be a key component in establishing the district as the future center of civic activity and commercial consumption. A Waterfront Experience at a Pleasant Scale To take full advantage of the waterfront landscape, the design creates a multilevel ground floor sectional diagram.

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Why are HVAC systems the backbone of buildings?

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In addition to that, HVAC also offers heating and cooling in both residential and commercial buildings. From residential buildings like houses and apartments to commercial buildings like offices and hospitals, all use an HVAC system. Why is it a must-have requirement for all residential, commercial, and industrial buildings?

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Nanjing K.Wah G72 by UNStudio

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UNStudio’s proposed design concept envisions a dynamic waterfront community, a low-density and lush green working-living environment, which is expected to add new vibrancy to Nanjing, while contributing as a hub for culture, finance and innovation.

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