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Zaha Hadid Architects Nears Completion of Major Sports Centre in China’s Greater Bay Area

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Construction began in August 2023, with the main structures of the stadium and arena topping out in February 2024. Roofing and curtain wall installations were finalized in February 2025, and the project has now entered its final phase of interior finishing and landscaping.

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Taming Nature: How Architecture is Redefining Its Relationship with the Environment

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In areas with vast landscapes , incorporating natural elements is essential for seamlessly connecting architecture with its site. Conversely, in dense urban environments dominated by built structures, introducing greenery becomes also increasingly vital, reintroducing nature into the so-called " concrete jungle."

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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library by Snøhetta rises out of North Dakota landscape

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Architecture studio Snøhetta has begun work on the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library , releasing the first construction images as well as renderings of the building's green roof that appears to merge with the landscape. It will have exhibition areas as well as a large theatre. It has galleries and theatre Outside, a 1.3-mile

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Structures Sculpted by Snow: Nature’s Seasonal Dance With Architecture

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Winter, with its snow, ice and frozen landscapes, temporarily alters not only the physical appearance of structures but also how we experience them. Snow transforms the appearance of architectural structures, softening edges, blurring lines and muting colors.

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Lever Architecture grafts hybrid mass-timber structure onto LA parking garage

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The wings flank an interior courtyard , atrium and walking path through its centre, with landscape design by Field Operations. The building's facade is clad almost entirely in glass, while its structure consists of 3- and 5-ply CLT panels and concrete slabs. The building consists of two, four-storey wings placed on top of the garage.

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The Groundwork of Great Design: Integrating Landscape into Architectural Narratives

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When we think of architecture, the mind often conjures images of towering structures, intricate façades and innovative forms. But beyond the physical structure lies an often-overlooked element that profoundly shapes the experience of these buildings: the landscape.

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Architecture Now: From Island Resorts to Eco-Parks, A Look at Recent Architectural Announcements from BIG, KCAP, and More

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This month, some of the most recognized architectural offices in the world have announced ambitious projects, some engaging with local communities, rediscovering and revitalizing existing structures, or contributing to complex architectural landscapes.