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Public Restrooms: 15 Projects That Provide Functionality and Comfort in Urban Environments

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© Zhuoheng Fu Contemporary city life demands increasing amounts of infrastructure to meet everyday needs, ranging from parks and efficient transportation to the incorporation of public restroom facilities. However, these spaces often come with discomforts, including lack of accessibility, absence of privacy, and poor cleanliness.

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Shaping Dubai's Urban Identity: Buildner Launches Design Challenge With a Half-Million Euro Prize Fund

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Courtesy of Buildner Buildner in collaboration with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), invites architects, designers, and visionaries worldwide to participate in the Dubai Urban Elements Design Challenge.

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John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

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Volpe National Transportation Systems Center was founded in 1970 to advance transportation innovation for the public good, and its new. Completed in 2023 in Cambridge, United States. Images by Dave Burk. The John A.

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Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones

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The interplay of innovation and local context drawing from both cutting-edge technology and traditional building practices has led to remarkable solutions that minimize risk without compromising creativity. The building uses base isolation technology, which separates the building’s foundation from the ground.

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Explore 20 Project Manager and Project Architect roles available in New York City

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) seeks a Project Manager, Higher Education Practice Lead and a Project Manager - Transportation Project Manager, Higher Education Practice Lead details: "This role requires understanding of the higher education market, development of relevant data, tools, and models to serve these clients, and contributes to design (..)

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Osaka Architecture City Guide: 23 Projects Showcasing Japan’s Design Legacy and Innovation

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The city's skyline features innovative works by renowned architects and urban planners, including cutting-edge cultural centers, transportation hubs, and waterfront redevelopments. As the host city for the highly anticipated Expo 2025 , Osaka is poised to showcase its architectural prowess on a global stage.

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Innovative Pedestrian Bridges and Their Construction Details

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These additions to the urban environment improve the quality of cities by connecting spaces and shortening travel distances, and their introduction can be beneficial not only to pedestrians but also to cyclists seeking a more environmentally friendly method of transport. Read more ».