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Sloped to Fit: 14 Homes That Embrace the Hill as a Catalyst for their Design

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In cities like Lisbon , in Portugal orthogonal grids appear only in flatter zones such as Baixa, while surrounding areas like Alfama adapt organically to topography. However, many urban areas around the world, notably those shaped by hills and uneven terrain, defy this convention. Read more

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zaha hadid architects reveals winning masterplan for naples’ industrial zone transformation

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The post zaha hadid architects reveals winning masterplan for naples’ industrial zone transformation appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. the towers of the new campania region headquarters define the masterplan with passive cooling, green roofs, and hybrid concrete-steel construction system.

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Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones

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Across the globe, regions prone to seismic activity face the dual challenge of designing structures that not only endure these forces but also serve as symbols of hope and recovery for their communities. The centerpiece of the design is its prefabricated wood truss system, developed under the Citys Wood First Policy.

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Distance and Dimensions / GRAY-ZONE Design Office

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Nao Takahashi architects: GRAY-ZONE Design Office Location: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Nao Takahashi Area: 37.0 m2 Read more

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OPEN Architecture's coastal cultural center Sun Tower opens in Yantai

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Its design was informed by the passage of the sun. Photo: Jonathan Leijonhufvud Sun Tower provides a much needed cultural hub for the growing population of Yantai's Yeda Development Zone. Established in 1984, the Zone transformed the area, which consisted mainly of fishing villages, into a district of industry and tourism.

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Ennead Architects reveal their vision for a symbolic new free trade zone in Shanghai

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Today, Ennead Architects unveiled its design for a new master-planned commercial district in Shanghai called the Lingang Special Area. The plan includes four new large buildings and more than 124,500-square-meters (about 1.33 million-square-feet) of retail and public space to be realized over a multi-year project timeline.

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LA’s cramped rezoning plan still short of housing goals says UCLA study

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Under state laws designed to remedy a housing shortage, the city has to set aside land for the construction of 250,000 more homes than allowed through existing zoning rules. Measures under consideration by a City Council committee are likely to satisfy the state requirements, the UCLA analysis found.

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