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Weaving centre that "gives formal expression to local crafts" wins Mies Crown Hall Prize

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Located near the developing town of Guayaquil, the project was designed by Gómez of Natura Futura and Bamba to provide a space for local artisans and act as a contrast to local urban development that has resulted in deforestation.

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Colectivo C733 tops brick music school with soaring timber roof in Mexico

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Colectivo C733 added a soaring coconut wood roof to the music school The facility is part of the state's urban development program and "provides a space for social gatherings with warm materials and natural ventilation, while musicians benefit from spacious, isolated classrooms with state-of-the-art equipment," C733 told Dezeen.

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Architekturwoche Basel 2022 Biennal

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Architekturwoche Basel 2022 Biennal platform for architecture and urban development. From 9–15 May 2022, a new platform for architecture and urban development will be held for the first time: the Architekturwoche Basel (AWB), which is to be repeated every two years in future. and urban development.

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Building Melbourne: Amazing Architecture Across Australia’s Cultural Capital

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It accommodates Trinity’s 300 residents, 50 theological students, and 1800 Foundation Studies students, offering 25 tutorial rooms with breakout spaces, drama studios, student amenities, and a 300-seat auditorium. The Studio Hall, a large, flexible space designed for informal use throughout the day, is central to the design.

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Fuggerei of the Future | MVRDV

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To celebrate the 500th anniversary of the world’s oldest social housing complex, the Fuggerei in Augsburg, MVRDV partnered with the Fugger Foundations to develop a manual for the creation of new Fuggerei around the world, allowing the concept to adapt to new contexts while ensuring that they adhere to the values and principles of the original.

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What is a Design District and How Has Their Rise Transformed Our Cities

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Murat Long before the rise of modern metropolises, ancient civilizations laid the foundation for what we now recognize as design districts. The value of a design district extends beyond its aesthetic allure; it breathes life into the local economy and community, fostering economic growth, cultural enrichment and a sense of place.

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Gerkan Marg & Partners – gmp architects

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Von Gerkan was co-founder of the gmp Foundation and of the Academy for Architectural Culture (aac). The aac is a non-profit organization focused on the educational development of graduates and young architects. Therefore, our work as university professors and in the gmp Foundation was particularly important to us. image © gmp.