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AECOM designs a mixed-use building to produce as much energy as it consumes, utilizing renewable energy sources and energy-efficient systems to minimize its carbon footprint

Philadelphia Net-Zero Mixed-Income Residential Transit-Oriented Development

AECOM's Philadelphia Net-Zero Mixed-Income Residential Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is a conceptual project that exemplifies sustainable urban living integrating mixed-income housing with net-zero energy design principles, aiming to achieve a balance between social equity and environmental responsibility.

Chengdu Natural History Museum

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Celebrating Chengdu’s historical legacy and modern ethos, Pelli Clarke & Partners and CSWADI complete the Chengdu Natural History Museum that symbolizes the town’s energy and innovative spirit

Transforming Chengdu's skyline, the 540,000-square-foot Chengdu Natural History Museum, designed by Pelli Clarke & Partners and CSWADI, is a major cultural landmark for the city, which is experiencing economic growth as a new hub for high-tech and entrepreneurship

The St. Regis Residences

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Elkus Manfredi Architects’ new multifamily housing development represents a luxury residential project located in key urban centers, often bringing the high standards of the St. Regis brand to metropolitan living

Inspired by the historic waterfront surrounding it, the new St. Regis Residences by Elkus Manfredi Architects is located in the heart of Boston's Seaport District and totals 319,650 square feet, with 114 residences ranging from one-bedroom condominiums to six-bedroom penthouses.

Associated Students Bike Shop

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Exemplifying how thoughtful design can enhance campus life, John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects ‘Associated Students Bike Shop provides a functional space that foster community engagement and promote sustainable practices

John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects, an LA-based firm known for their formally inventive, socially-driven, community-oriented architectural practice, has been appointed by the University of Santa Barbara's Associated Students group to design a bike shop that would be positioned in front of the UCSB Admissions building.

Pet Resource Center

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Highlighting its innovative approach to animal care and community integration, RA-DA designs an animal care center which aims for a no-kill nation by 2025 supporting a foster-based system

Unlike traditional shelters, the Pet Resource Center, designed by RA-DA and Harrison French & Associates, represents a transformative approach in animal care architecture where is intentionally omitted the use of kennels and cages, focusing instead on community engagement and animal well-being.

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In a northern Spanish industrial district, Álvaro Moral García manages to innovate architecture among industrial turmoil

Spanish architect Álvaro Moral García and his design team have designed a headquarters building situated in an industrial zone characterized by dilapidated structures and inferior façades.

The (W)rapper by Eric Owen Moss

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Eric Owen Moss Architects completes an office high-rise building wrapped by continuous steel bands in Los Angeles

Eric Owen Moss of Eric Owen Moss Architects and Land Images have designed a 235-foot tall office building as part of an ongoing 35-year revitalization plan for a former industrial and manufacturing zone in Central Los Angeles, California.

Love & Hope

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Aiming to address the housing crisis in Philadelphia, Everest Group designs temporary housing solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness

Xuefeng Li of Everest Group leads the construction of a transitional housing initiative, providing basic housing security, offering opportunities for rehabilitation and rebuilding for the homeless population helping them move away from street life, while also offering essential support facilities for short-term shelter residents.

Madison House

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Handel Architects blend innovative design with high-end craftsmanship and thoughtful amenities in their latest multi-family housing project

Designed by Gary Handel and his design team at Handel Architects, Madison House Tower is a new 53-story tower in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood, one of the city’s most active design districts, inspired by the elegance and magnificence of classic Gothic buildings and their ribboned exteriors that draw the eye skyward.

N'Vitale Residence

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CCY Architects design a contemporary retreat set on a six-acre site designed to harmonize with its mountainous surroundings

Aspen, Colorado Set on a six-acre site, N’Vitale Residence by CCY Architects is designed to engage with three distinct mountain biomes: a dense evergreen forest to the south, a native…

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