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Each of the follow projects represent recent work built in earthquake zones, showcasing the ingenuity and dedication of architects who are pushing boundaries in seismic design. The 175-acre site, transformed from impervious surfaces into 80% green space, features over 9,000 trees, walking trails, meadows, and a serene pond.
Read: Thirteen national pavilions designed for Expo 2025 Osaka Within the circle, Sou Fujimoto Architects will divide the site into three zones, named Pavilion World, Water World and Green World, across which the pavilions will be organised. The photography is courtesy of Sou Fujimoto Architects.
Lingang will join Shanghai’s core business area to the adjacent Dishui Lake district and create a free trade zone that developers expect will lure a variety of international business concerns to the new venture. The plan includes four new large buildings and more than 124,500-square-meters (about 1.33
They provide detailed information on the physical characteristics of a site, existing structures, environmental conditions and possible obstacles, which will serve as prerequisites for the design stage, ensuring that all relevant factors are considered before construction begins.
Innovative Thai practice all(zone) has been named the winner of Australia’s coveted annual MPavilion commission, now in its ninth iteration coming out of a two-year pandemic hiatus. The Bangkok-based studio will reveal its design for Melbourne's Queen Victoria Gardens site in July in advance of a public opening slated for November 17th.
The Ragon Institute serves as a hub for research on infectious diseases Totalling 323,000 square feet (30,008 square metres), the building is located on a triangular site at the edge of the MIT campus in Cambridge, just across from Boston. Resilience was a concern for the team, given that the building sits within a 100-year flood zone.
According to the LA Times , the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed the first phase of debris removal in the Altadena and Pacific Palisades burn zones following last month's devastating fires in Los Angeles. Eric Swenson, will entail 18 months of removals to sites in Malibu and Irwindale.
Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday signed into law an ordinance updating the city's zoning code to exempt all affordable units from the time-consuming Site Plan Review process that often delays final approval of much-needed housing projects.
Image rendering by Brick Visual The first, in Naples , unlocks an over 30+ hectares (75-acre) industrial zone in the eastern part of the city by removing railyards and adding a new public space. Buildings in the former Feltrinelli Industrial Zone, including the former Manifattura Tabacchi, will be recovered and have various new uses.
Outdoor dining sheds are at least partially to blame, but the city’s public sanitation standards and its now record-breaking number of construction sites are also contributors, prompting the city to put forward the new plan.
Called “Activity Zone,” the project was a nominee in the 2022 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award. It is located at the former site of a demolished military building where there were a number of pre-existing trees.
The University of Oregon has already opted out of any direct involvement in the future of the site. The site is already rated a Walkers Paradise with a Walk Score of 91 but imagine a streetscape that seamlessly ties together the university and the adjacent West University neighborhood.
“As professionals in the field of architecture and engineering, it is imperative that we approach the design and planning of development projects within the buffer zones of UNESCO World Heritage Sites with the utmost care and sensitivity,” the chamber said.
Culturally significant sites destroyed by the fires include the Bunny Museum in Altadena and the Reel Inn in Malibu, beloved by locals and visitors alike. Zoning regulations should consider the natural landscape and the potential for wildfires. The wildfires also highlight the importance of urban planning in fire-prone areas.
The so-called Irvine Great Park would transform the site of the historic former Marine Corps’ El Toro Air Station into what could evolve into a new national landmark for the 3.16 The framework SWA developed in unison with Kellenberg Studio calls for a five-zone subdivision of the site.
” Built on a sloping site at the end of a valley, the home’s design seeks to emphasize integration and subtlety. “The site here has an exceptional character, it is an exclusive place, where the notion of integration into a landscape takes on its full meaning.” The open and transparen.
Image: Namsun Lee The complex was planned as an open space that reflects a pluralistic ideology, while also staying in touch with the existing components of the site. Image: Namsun Lee The project site was described as a green space surrounded by lush trees. The rooftop also reflects these surroundings through the featured green zone.
The Wildness Promenade is located in Zone C of the Wild Island Cultural & Life Community. In 2022, we once again completed the renewal of the public garden of Wild Island, and in 2024, we carried out the renovation of the Zone C of Wild Island. The predecessor of the community was the Dongjiang Wine Factory built in 1951.
Located in one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Toronto, the Hoggs Hollow, 10° of Separation is a simple, rational, and ethical response to the existing geographical context and nature of the site, as well as the client’s needs for a retirement home. The site exhibited two major complexities.
The Fluvia emergency zone wishes to erect a new fire station for the Lauwe and Marke fire brigades on the Bramier business park. The site assigned. Completed in 2023 in Menen, Belgium. Images by Klaas Verdru.
Set to be built on a protected heritage site, the Lake Bled Estate is the "first fully AI-driven architectural project", Fu said. This includes analysing zoning laws and spatial constraints, as well as researching the site's historical context to develop a masterplan that references traditional Slovenian architecture.
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The Eclectic-era building is part of Tel Aviv’s “White City,” which comprises a collection of over 4,000 buildings designed in the Bauhaus style and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It contains retail, office and residential floors According to Gensler, its design was shaped largely by Austin's Capitol View Corridor , zoning restrictions that require a clear sightline to the Texas State Capitol in Austin. So that trapezoidal shape you see for the tower is because of that."
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Thoughtfully designed structures and infrastructure in flood-prone areas can transform potential disaster zones into sustainable, adaptable spaces for both current and future generations. Its five zones—Bluff, Meadow, Riverbed, Marsh, and Dune—represent diverse Hudson River Valley landscapes, fostering environmental awareness in children.
BarlisWedlick took on the challenge of updating the structure, preserving the materials for carbon sequestration, and reconnecting the spaces with the site. "We As the site had stringent zoning and environmental regulations, the team utilized some of the existing footprint to ensure the best connection and views of the water.
It was elevated to avoid humidity and provide greater views and more illumination The architects conceived a two-storey house that is partly lifted above the site by steel piers. A glass-enclosed bridge links the two zones. The post Hebra Arquitectos tucks Lone Oak House within wooded site in Chile appeared first on Dezeen.
Landscape restoration of the Vall den Joan landfill site By Batlle i Roig Arquitectes , Garraf, Spain The project is situated in the Natural Park of Garraf, which was originally the destination for most of the urban waste produced by Barcelona and its metropolitan area. Architects: Want to have your project featured?
Named Sawmill Treehouse, the home sits on a steeply sloping site in Sawmill Settlement, a suburb near Mount Buller ski resort in the Victorian Alps, known locally as High Country. Built on site with a structural steel frame, the cabin has a rectangular form measuring 12 metres long and four metres wide.
The underside of the doughnut-shaped roof is clad in wooden slats The hyperbolic shape of the roof accommodates the site's intense rain and sun, directing rainwater into natural streams down the side of the canopy. A small third wedge floats under the rise of the roof and holds a combined laboratory and library space.
The site on the Solway Coast was previously occupied by a neglected house that was demolished to make way for a building designed to blend in harmoniously with its natural surroundings. The entrance axis separates the studio from the other rooms and draws you towards the view."
A red ring, which functions as a running track, weaves through and around the playground design Once a fenced, asphalted area, the rejuvenated site is now a flexible space for ball games, concerts, outdoor cinema screenings and community events.
” Among the responsibilities for the role are conducting “thorough research on site conditions, historical context, local ecology, and zoning regulations,” and developing design proposals incorporating sustainable materials, technologies, and living species. Bilbao's Abandoibarra Master Plan by Balmori Associates.
A coastal lagoon’s narrow shape and adjacent topography funnel storm surge and wave action onto a scenic but low-lying site. The design for a home here must respond to these conditions and engage the landscape in a resilient way, while remaining functional and enjoyable to its inhabitants.
The Bromic products have been tailored to heat each zone—living, dining, and grilling—effectively throughout the year. To achieve this ambitious vision, it was necessary to extend the decking without impacting the mature trees on the site. The sleek design of the surface-mounted heaters blends seamlessly with the home.
A series of "stacked boxes" lay the foundation for a Sea Ranchinspired home on a narrow site set on two flood zones and filled with protected redwoods. We were introduced by a colleague who had passed on the project because the site had a number of challenging characteristics," she recalls.
On the east side of the site lies the completed residential district of Silver Lake Lanshan by China Resources, while the southwest side is used by the armed police. A planned road will pass through the site leading to the Sanjiu Garden development. The east and north sides are enclosed by natural mountains.
A triangular outdoor space will be added to Selman Strmasi Stadium's entrance, functioning as a public square or fan zone on match days. A triangular plaza will mark the entrance to the Selman Strmasi Stadium Renders of OMA's design show footpaths, planting and photovoltaic panels on the stadium's roof. The images are courtesy of OMA.
The intention of this project is deeply rooted in the understanding of the site as an opportunity to create a sense of place. The placement of the modules sets a high priority on the disposition of outdoor areas, establishing pathways through them and creating zones of contemplation.
The Shangfeng Academy project, which topped out at the end of April, will be the site of a new K-12 international school and will also act as a cultural hub for the local community. The construction site. The walkways accommodate large numbers of students, and the gardens act as buffer zones.
The project is located in the heart of Qingdao’s New Urban Center, a new commercial zone and has a direct link to Qingdao’s new subway system. Spatially, the interior is structured around the soft form of the central object that holds dining locations on B2, L4 and L5/L6 levels.
Designed by Adjaye Associates , with Cooper Robertson serving as executive architects, the new scheme will be built on the site of the former museum building on the Princeton campus, doubling the museum’s area to 144,000 square feet. Construction has commenced on a new home for the Princeton University Art Museum. Grand Stair.
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