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UNStudio debuts K.Wah G72 mixed-use development in Nanjing

Archinect

Image courtesy UNStudio Ben van Berkel, the studio’s founder and principal architect, shared: “The Nanjing K.Wah G72 mixed-use development will serve as a one-stop destination in which lifestyle, innovation and work are brought together.

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The Impact of Sustainable Living on Urban Development

The Architecture Designs

Infrastructure, transportation, and population growth have dominated urban development. The requirement for sustainability has changed this focus. Sustainable living practices steer urban design and development in new, eco-friendly directions. Waste reduction and recycling source: ied.eu

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Zero-carbon Forbes International Tower, designed by AS+GG Architecture, proposed for Egypt's new capital

Archinect

Forbes and Egyptian real estate development company Magnom Properties have announced plans to construct a 55-story zero-carbon commercial tower in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital outside of Cairo. Called the Forbes International Tower, this marks the first time the media giant has branded a commercial tower.

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Adaptive Reuse Revolution: 7 Commercial Projects Potently Preserving the Past

Architizer

These seven winning commercial projects from the 11 th A+Awards exemplify how radical reuse can elevate our skylines. Ombú By Foster + Partners , Madrid, Spain Jury Winner, 11 th Annual A+Awards, Sustainable Commercial Building In another life, this magnificent early 20th-century edifice supplied energy to its local district in Madrid.

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A City Within a City: How Micro-City Design Breathes New Life into Multi-Use Concepts

Architizer

As you step through its doors, you enter a world where residences seamlessly blend with vibrant commercial areas. These complexes are dynamic yet self-contained, creating miniature urban ecosystems where every part enhances dynamic and harmonious daily life.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: R

SW Oregon Architect

Located as it was and is at the east end of Franklin Boulevard, the building functioned as a gateway and symbol of the city’s rapidly expanding transportation infrastructure and commercial development upon its opening in 1960. Redevelopment proposal by Project^.

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Tirana’s Radical Transformation: How Albania’s Capital is Defying Tradition and Rewriting Its Future

Architizer

Yet, Tirana is now defying these challenges, leading a new wave of urban development that is rewriting its future. It wasn’t until when the economy started to grow in the 2000s that Tirana’s leadership made urban development a key priority. So, how did this come about?

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