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Paris Olympics 2024: A close-up of this year’s sports venues

The Summer Olympic Games, or the Games of the Olympiad, are an international multi-sport event that occurs every four years.

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The Z6 Tower, designed by Foster + Partners, is situated right in the heart of Beijing’s Central Business District. It's on track to become China’s first high-rise office building to receive the 'Net Zero Carbon Outstanding' certification.

In Sirolo, the Parco della Repubblica, a public park just north of the ancient city center, is about to get a makeover thanks to ecoLogicStudio.

Also, this weekend, Revit Flow 3.0 is happening! During the workshop, participants will learn how to create and manipulate intricate shapes and parametric curtain panels using Grasshopper and Rhino.Inside Revit, with a focus on practical applications in architectural design. 🚀🚀

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Nature-Inspired Architecture: 3D-printing meets biophilic design

Studies in psychology and the built environment explain that humans feel better when surrounded by greenery and nature, which is what biophilic design in architecture is. Natural lighting and ventilation, greenery, plantations, connection to the outdoors, and open architecture are all principles and ways to create biophilic architecture that nurtures the soul and allows humans to reconnect and restore.

Modern Masterpieces: A guide to the iconic architecture of Rotterdam

Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ second-largest city, is renowned for its cutting-edge architecture, innovative urban planning, and dynamic skyline. Often referred to as the city of architects, Rotterdam showcases an array of modern structures that inspire awe and embody the city’s resilience and progressive mindset.

Paris Olympics 2024: A close-up of this year’s sports venues

The Summer Olympic Games, or the Games of the Olympiad, are an international multi-sport event that occurs every four years. Similar to the FIFA World Cup, the Summer Olympics is one of the most significant sports events in the world, and it takes place in host cities like Los Angeles, London, or Paris.

The enduring legacy of Rafael Moneo and his works

Moneo’s architectural philosophy aligns modernist thinking with an eco-friendly design ethos by proposing that buildings should be integrated with their historical and cultural context. His architecture stands out for its meticulous material selection, unambiguous spatial organization, and profound understanding of a cityscape.

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Z6 Tower becomes China’s first certified net-zero operational carbon high-rise

In the heart of Beijing's Central Business District is Z6 Tower, a Foster + Partners creation. It is becoming China’s first high-rise office building to be awarded ‘Net Zero Carbon Outstanding’ certification.

ecoLogicStudio to renovate the Parco della Repubblica in Sirolo

The Parco della Repubblica, a public park north of Sirolo’s ancient city center, is set to undergo renovations by ecoLogicStudio. The new initiative seeks to create a park that benefits both people and animals in harmony.

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Life on Mars, but how? A few architectural considerations

However, inspiration for architecture on Mars may, not only come from existing technical research stations. Generally, two different design approaches—which perhaps might be combined in Martian reality—can be distinguished: underground and overground architecture.

ADAT Studio unveils design for Museum of Science of Rome

Construction of the 19,000 square-meter cultural and educational center for the Museum of Science of Rome (Museo della Scienza di Roma) is underway. The development, known as “Science Forest,” was designed by Antonio Atripaldi and Andrea Debilio (ADAT Studio) and is scheduled to open in 2027.

Construction underway for the new U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro

The new building, which draws inspiration from Brazilian modernist traditions and urbanism, represents the US diplomatic mission in Brazil with security, stewardship, and resilience while capturing the essence of the dynamic city via form, materiality, and experience.