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A Teal Cosmetics Haven Adds New Tone to India’s Blue City

A Teal Cosmetics Haven Adds New Tone to India’s Blue City

In the historic heart of Jodhpur, a revitalization of the city centre carves out an engaging space for cosmetics brand Forest Essentials.

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May 29, 2019

Section: Interiors

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A Co-housing Development – and Pedestrian Haven – in a UK Suburb

A Co-housing Development – and Pedestrian Haven – in a UK Suburb

North of the historic heart of Cambridge, Mole Architects’ Marmalade Lane offers a compelling alternative to the UK’s suburban development model.

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May 23, 2019

Section: Architecture

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3D Printed in 24 Hours: A New Housing Solution for Latin America?

3D Printed in 24 Hours: A New Housing Solution for Latin America?

In a joint venture, Icon, New Story and Yves Béhar are pushing the revolutionary promise of 3D Printing as the latest solution to the global housing crisis.

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May 22, 2019

Section: Curiosity

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Populous Creates a Distinctly Urban Home for English Football’s Spurs

Populous Creates a Distinctly Urban Home for English Football’s Spurs

London’s Tottenham Hotspur Football Club settles into an engaging new stadium that makes the crowd and the community an integral part of the spectacle.

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May 9, 2019

Section: Architecture

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Can BIG’s Oceanix City Turn the Tide on Rising Sea Levels?

Can BIG’s Oceanix City Turn the Tide on Rising Sea Levels?

As rising oceans threaten the world’s coastal populations, Bjarke Ingels Group dreams up a model for self-sustaining floating cities.

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April 17, 2019

Section: Curiosity

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Calgary’s Iconic New Library Inspires Sense of Wonder

Calgary’s Iconic New Library Inspires Sense of Wonder

Calgary’s dazzling new urban hub reaffirms the worth of the modern Library. In the age of search engines and smartphones, what do we need libraries for? According to architect Craig Dykers…

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April 2, 2019

Section: Architecture

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ADHOC Finds the “Missing Middle” in Montreal

ADHOC Finds the “Missing Middle” in Montreal

In the heart of Montreal, the 17-unit building Le Jardinier introduces gentle density – and a surprisingly vibrant green space – to the city’s evolving urban context.

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March 21, 2019

Section: Architecture

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Smart City Prototypes Debut at Sidewalk Toronto’s 307

Smart City Prototypes Debut at Sidewalk Toronto’s 307

On a small corner of Toronto’s eastern waterfront, Sidewalk Labs presents its latest innovations as criticism of the “smart city” project mounts.

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March 6, 2019

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Why Zoning is Key to Combatting Climate Change

Why Zoning is Key to Combatting Climate Change

To more effectively combat climate change, it is past time that we rethink zoning – a pervasive regulatory instrument that affects every aspect of the built environment in cities around the world. Janna Levitt and Drew Adams explain.

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February 19, 2019

Section: Architecture

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Shower to the People: From Big Rig to Public Washroom

Shower to the People: From Big Rig to Public Washroom

Public sanitation needs are challenging many cities. One solution – proposed by StudioAC for Toronto non-profit World Changers – may lie in converted big rigs.

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February 12, 2019

Section: Curiosity

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