jabbra library is a new landmark for jbeil (byblos), lebanon, where the first phonetic alphabet was codified by the phoenicians.
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Nantou, where a hidden millennia-old town and a vibrant urban village collide and integrate, has been simultaneously written in the grand national narrative of Shenzhen Hong Kong’s relationship while living the trivial daily life for over 20 years. In early 2016, URBANUS was invited to conduct a comprehensive spatial study of Nantou Old Town, a quintessential example of Shenzhen’s urban and cultural heritage spanning various historical periods. Through historical documents and field research, URBANUS developed a regeneration strategy focused on rejuvenating Nantou through incremental revitalization that impacts larger clusters with micro-scale interventions, as well as organizing cultural events.
American developer Related Midwest has resumed construction on the 400 Lake Shore skyscraper in Chicago on a site that has experienced more than a decade’s worth of revisions and delays. Construction teams in Chicago have begun work on the foundation for the 72-storey skyscraper designed by SOM. Images show workers filling the giant foundation hole that
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The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Riken Yamamoto being named the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize winner. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Japanese architect Yamamoto has been announced as the latest winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Yamamoto, the ninth recipient from Japan and the 53rd laureate of the annual Pritzker Architecture Prize, was
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Architect and social advocate Riken Yamamoto of Yokohama, Japan, has won the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize. The annual prize is considered the field’s top honor.Yamamoto is known for designs that blur the lines between private and public spaces to …
Slender House is a private residential project designed for a family of five, nestled within a small and slender site measuring 6 meters by 18 meters. The vision for this home was to create a space that not only stood out within its locality but also contributed to the cityscape. The aim was to craft a dwelling that felt intimately connected to the family’s life while prioritizing thoughtful design over expansive square footage. The core concept driving Slender House was to punctuate the house with staggered cut-outs and strategically placed skylights. Despite the modest footprint, these design elements breathe life into the home, infusing it with light, air, and a sense of openness. The architects embraced the idea of sacrificing total floor area to create a space that resonated deeply with the client’s lifestyle.
Prefabricated steel modules were used to create Fire Station 67, which was designed by architecture studio Wittman Estes to be durable, adaptable and quick to construct and reconfigure. The fire station is located in Rancho Mission Viejo, a census-designated place in Orange County, California. The area consists of ranching operations, new residential developments and 17,000
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A geometric residential skyscraper located on the perimeter of Central Park by architecture studio Snøhetta has topped out in New York, with the studio releasing new renderings of the project. Developed by Extell Development Company, 50 West 66th Street rises 775 feet (236 metres) and was designed to reference the geological formations in Central Park. Designs
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This Salida Residence was designed as a primary residence for a family on a stunning rural site with 360-degree mountain views overlooking the Arkansas River, just outside of the art-centered, mountain town of Salida, Colorado.
Story Architecture has shared photos of a new tall and skinny home they recently completed in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for a family of four with two sons. The homeowner wanted a house with a bit of nostalgia, lots of space to relax, and be airy and light, have a swimming pool, an elevator, […]
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