Architizer

JANUARY 27, 2025

Deserts in the Middle East are places of paradox; they are harsh and unyielding environments that have long inspired ingenuity and resilience. Yet, they also provide a canvas for innovation, where modern design meets ancient traditions of adaptation to climate.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Based in Nigeria but with a vision that spans continents, Inedu-George has emerged as one of the most influential voices in West African architecture, blending cultural heritage, sustainability, and innovative design to address pressing urban and societal challenges. We blur the lines of these imaginary divisions,” he explains.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Chengdu, a thriving hub of architectural innovation , serves as the perfect backdrop for this year’s event. The A+Awards Gala is a global event honoring the innovators behind the world’s most outstanding buildings and spaces. We advocate for a more sustainable, resilient and ethically designed built environment.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Tianjin Eco-City is proposed as a sustainable solution to the urban future (image credits: China.org.cn) As cities across the globe grapple with the challenges of rapid urbanization, climate change, and resource scarcity, the concept of EcoCities has emerged as a guiding framework for sustainable urban development.

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Architizer

JANUARY 30, 2024

In the heart of Tampere, Finland, the Hiedanranta Innovation Bay project is a shining example of urban transformation, challenging the conventional suburban model of isolated campuses without integrated housing or commercial areas. However, the idyllic picture painted by innovative districts comes with challenges.

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Archinect

APRIL 21, 2023

Tracing back to the local industrial civilization of Changchun, China, the designers strive to awaken urban vitality and establish the emotional link between people and the city through the innovation of scenes and experiences. A 12-meter-high corridor is built, with one side that slopes and one that is vertical.

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Archinect

APRIL 21, 2023

Tracing back to the local industrial civilization of Changchun, China, the designers strive to awaken urban vitality and establish the emotional link between people and the city through the innovation of scenes and experiences. A 12-meter-high corridor is built, with one side that slopes and one that is vertical.

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Bustler

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Architect and Studio Gang founder Jeanne Gang has been unveiled as the winner of the 2022 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. In its 23rd year, the ULI Prize awards individuals $100,000 for their contributions to community building globally and exhibiting excellence in the land use and development field.

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Community Architect

DECEMBER 25, 2022

This is the second in a series about teaching students about the built environment, particularly about cities. Today's guest blogger is the Dutch Urban Geography Professor David ter Avest who teaches at the Inholland University and the Rotterdam University of Applied Science. Thank you for being a reader of this blog. Happy New Year!

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2024

"Together with the partners, we lead the firm in creating architecture that responds to the context, culture, client requirements, and environment, enriching the human experience through thoughtful and sustainable design," Houben told Dezeen.

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The Spaces

MARCH 7, 2025

From established leaders to rising talents, these architects, academics and designers are redefining the built environment in bold and meaningful ways. Photography: John David Pittman; The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation by Studio Gang part of the American Museum of Natural History in NYC, completed in 2023.

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Architonic

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The building’s adaptable, innovative environments support the school’s profound commitment to cutting-edge academic collaboration, create vibrant public spaces at a variety of scales, and set a distinctive architectural tone for the Allston campus.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Three projects were selected from the course Urban Design Studio II, taught by Dr Maryam Shafiei, where students were tasked with developing a masterplan for a new neighbourhood in Studio City, Dubai. Three projects were chosen from the course Digital Techniques for Urban Design, also taught by Dr Maryam Shafiei.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Founded in 2008 in Beijing, Vector Architects has distinguished itself by embracing a philosophy of integrating architecture with its environment, prioritizing logic and restraint over grandiosity. Seven years later, the Sugarhouse Hotel has become a seamless part of its environment.

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Architizer

JULY 17, 2024

Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential to ensure that the built environment meets the diverse needs of contemporary society from an aesthetic, functional and regulatory perspective while anticipating future challenges. Elevating Design: The Role of BIM in Interdisciplinary Collaboration 6D BIM.

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Architizer

MARCH 28, 2024

The “À table” 2023 Serpentine Pavilion , designed by Paris-based architect Lina Ghotmeh, blends architectural innovation and cultural symbolism. Designed by Joseph Paxton, it epitomized the Industrial Revolution’s advancements with its innovative use of iron and glass. Order your copy today.

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Architizer

JANUARY 9, 2024

Urban Ecosystems: The Rise of Micro-Cities for Vibrant and Harmonious Living Urban developments conceptualized as micro-cities integrate high-density living with diverse mixed-use functionalities, revolutionizing urban living within the broader context of existing cities.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Singapore stands out as a pioneering leader in this field , while Japan, South Korea, China and Finland are also engaged in underground development as a sustainable response to urban congestion. Beyond transport infrastructure and storage facilities, underground spaces offer exciting possibilities for urban development.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As climate change unfolds, bringing about rising sea levels, increased occurrences of flooding and a surge in climatic events, the concept of living in a floating home — or houseboat — could potentially emerge as a pragmatic and innovative solution to face the environmental challenges associated with coastal living. Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JULY 16, 2023

Swedish urban developer Atrium Ljungberg has initiated Stockholm Wood City, anticipated to be the world’s largest urban wooden construction project. Stockholm Wood City At 62 acres (250,000 square meters) the project is thus the world’s largest known urban construction project in wood.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Beyond these innovative new standards, the water treatment facility evolves toward a model for learning and cultivating community awareness about water treatment processes and environmental stewardship. MWA also master-planned improvements to Windjammer Park adjacent to the site to weave the new development into the existing context.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 31, 2024

IE School of Architecture and Design redefines design education based on pedagogical and technological innovation, project-based learning and environmental and social responsibility. "IE We boast a robust and innovative portfolio of programs within the creative industries. Our school serves as a hub for diverse creative fields. "We

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Architizer

JUNE 27, 2024

Like kitchens becoming focal points that enhance functionality and aesthetic appeal of living areas, integrating energy facilities into city centers reflects a progressive approach that values sustainability and innovation. Illustration courtesy of the City of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, via Flickr.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Eight innovative designs have been shortlisted for Dezeen and Bentley 's Start Something Powerful Competition , which called for pioneering proposals that reimagine the way future generations live over the next 100 years. The designer's masterplan focuses on preventing urban sprawl and enhancing the area's ecological health.

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Architizer

MAY 9, 2024

Few cities combine history, culture and innovation like Melbourne. Indeed, Melbourne has become a showcase of innovative architecture, attracting visitors and architects from around the world. Innovative solutions were crucial to achieving exemplary outcomes within a tight budget. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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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Deezen

JANUARY 10, 2023

This is intended to invite discourse on the concept of sharing energy while establishing "a new model for urban development". Our master plan experiments with collective city-making processes, new energy-sharing strategies, and inclusive urban transformations that go well beyond the temporal and spatial confines of the event.".

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Deezen

APRIL 28, 2022

Oceanix Busan will be a first-of-its-kind floating development in South Korea. It says Oceanix Busan – which expands urban development into the ocean with habitation built on floating platforms – is sustainable, resilient and flood-proof. We need to innovate solutions to global challenges.".

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Architizer

JANUARY 17, 2023

Too often, urbanization is undertaken at the expense of the natural environment rather than in support of it. When architects respond thoughtfully to a site’s native ecology, development can elevate nature and shape meaningful, enduring spaces that enrich the planet and the lives of its population.

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Architizer

JULY 9, 2024

Sustainable design elements, including rainwater recapture, permeable surfaces, and native plantings, have resulted in a landscape that mimics and restores the natural conditions of the environment and the site. Midtown Park meets these needs while redefining stormwater management with its innovative “Midtown Bayou.”

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Architizer

JULY 1, 2024

The latest designs coming from the Great White North are as innovative as they can get, all while holding respect for the country’s diverse landscapes and cultural heritage. Specializing in ecological and sustainable construction, the firm emphasizes wellness and the human and social character of environments.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

More architects are turning back to the local — whether through materials, traditions or adapting to the natural environment — to create buildings that aren’t just innovative in a technical sense, but also deeply connected to their specific location. Luckily, there’s a shift happening.

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Architizer

JULY 22, 2022

As a Principal of the A+Award-winning architecture firm Gensler , Andre will take to the Future Fest stage to present his ideas on the future of cities and urban development in his talk “ How Can We Build Better Cities? ”. The virtual live talk is scheduled to take place on September 14th , and is 100% free for attendees.

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Architizer

APRIL 4, 2023

Their unique interpretation of futurism orients the spaces they build towards nature and community — they masterfully elevate the symbiosis between spatial user, shelter and the environment. Consequently, each unit benefits from 360-degree views that draw the wider environment closer to home.

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Deezen

JULY 3, 2023

I think we need a much more granular approach to urban development globally where we build on existing urban infrastructure, because there are definitely opportunities to get more out of the resource investments that we've done in previous generations," she added. The portrait is courtesy of Gehl Architects.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 24, 2021

GOLD DIPLOMA: Te Whare Nui o Tuteata: The SCION Timber Innovation Hub (RTA Studio and Irving Smith Architects, New Zealand). URBAN DEVELOPMENT AWARDS. Subcategory URBAN PLANNING SYSTEMS. GOLD DIPLOMA: Urban development strategy for Obninsk (Tatiana Magon, Russia). Subcategory URBAN ENVIRONMENT DESIGN.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The National Cybersecurity and Innovation Base located in Wuhan Airport Economic Development Zone began construction in 2016, with its landmark building first opened for use in 2019. Positioned as a national key digital backbone, the centre will play a critical role in nurturing talent and driving innovation.

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