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Wooden World: How Helsinki Became a Leader in Architecture’s Timber Revolution

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Yet amidst all the urban development, Helsinki remains deeply connected to nature. The innovative development features residential and commercial buildings constructed primarily from cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glued laminated timber (glulam). Timber’s popularity stems from several factors.

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DOXS NKLN by GRAFT

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GRAFT’s plans foresee an urban ensemble of three new buildings with attractive outdoor areas and a publicly accessible canalside promenade. Image © GRAFT The concept envisages a mixed-use development consisting of office and commercial units as well as educational and cultural facilities.

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Savage + Dodd aimed to "set the preconditions for change" with South Africa housing project

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Since the early 2000s, a number of South African cities have been designated Urban Development Zones (UDZ), encouraging private developers to take on inner-city renewal and refurbishment projects through tax incentives.

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26 Pioneering Architecture Firms Rethinking the Fundamentals of Design

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While the practice is historically known for its residential design, its portfolio demonstrates expansive expertise across all manner of typology, broaching commercial, industrial, educational, spiritual and hospitality spaces. Its team of creative designers is innovative yet considered in their approach.

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Out Of The Box Architecture Trends In 2023!

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The project explores the use of recycled materials and sustainable construction techniques by using 3D printing technology to generate full-scale building components and structures. For instance, the world’s first 3D-printed commercial building was recently unveiled in Dubai, which took 17 days to print and measures 2,600 sq ft.

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Building Melbourne: Amazing Architecture Across Australia’s Cultural Capital

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From its historic structures to its contemporary skyscrapers, Melbourne’s architecture blends building techniques and modern design approaches. CH2 was developed as part of the City of Melbourne’s initiative to achieve zero emissions by 2020, with a focus on reducing energy consumption in commercial buildings by 50%.

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The Brit List top 25 Architects of 2024

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Since then, Levinson has led teams on a series of iconic commercial, residential, and hotel developments, including the award-winning Mayfair House, the Reiss headquarters, and One Tower Bridge. She is also a member of REVOs Strategic Committee for Urban Development, where she contributes to shaping the future of urban spaces.