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Webuild and Carlo Ratti propose replacement for Baltimore’s collapsed Key Bridge following tragedy

Archinect

Today, the Webuild group advanced a proposal designed in collaboration with architect and MIT professor Carlo Ratti and French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux for a new bridge in Baltimore that would replace the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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Innovative Pedestrian Bridges and Their Construction Details

ArchDaily

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.

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A joint proposal from BIG and HOK takes first place in the Zurich Airport's international 'Dock A' competition

Archinect

Featuring a mass timber design beset with a selection of local materials, a collaboration between two leading international firms has been announced as the winner of a two-stage global competition to deliver a pivotal replacement segment for Switzerland’s busiest transportation hub.

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Gensler completes Austin's tallest skyscraper

Deezen

Project credits Client: Lincoln Property Company & Kairoi Residential Architect: Gensler Structural engineer : Brockette/Davis/Drake, Inc. MEP engineer: Wylie Consulting Engineers Environmental engineer: Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems Lighting: Cline, Bettridge, Bernstein Lighting Design, Inc.

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The Architectural Works of Santiago Calatrava

Santa Cruz Architect

Santiago Calatrava, born on July 28, 1951, in Benimmet, Valencia, Spain, is one of the most celebrated architects and engineers of our time. Known for his innovative approach that seamlessly combines structural engineering with artistic expression, Calatravas works have left an indelible mark on the global architectural landscape.

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Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones

Architizer

Over the years, advancements in materials science, structural engineering and computational modeling have transformed how architects approach earthquake-resistant design. Traffic congestion is alleviated through innovative three-dimensional transportation planning, including elevated bridges and a two-layer roundabout.

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SOM covers computing college at MIT in large glass shingles

Deezen

Other recent projects by SOM include a "vertical campus" in Cambridge for the US Department of Transportation in Cambridge and a supertall skyscraper with "monolithic simplicity" in New York City. The photography is by Dave Burk and Lucas Blair Simpson.

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