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Archive for the ‘City’ CategoryShenyang International Automobile City in China by SBA InternationalSaturday, June 15th, 2013Article source: SBA International The German architectural office SBA in Stuttgart wins the first prize for the new City Cluster of the future. The new multipolar city with the “International Automobile City”, which incorporates the existing BMW plant (Tiexi factory) into the landscape, is organized in several theme areas.  Image Courtesy © SBA International VetiVertical City in Shanghai, China by Eugenio AgliettiThursday, June 13th, 2013Article source: Eugenio Aglietti Shanghai is one of the Chinese cities with the highest levels of CO2 emissions per capita and held the lead as the biggest carbon dioxide emitter between 2004 and 2007. Another problem that affects the city relates with the quality of water, which is severely contaminated: about 80% of the water comes from the Huangpu river, one of the most polluted rivers in the world.  Image Courtesy © Eugenio Aglietti
Green Health City in Boao Lecheng, Hainan, China by Peter Ruge ArchitektenTuesday, June 11th, 2013Article source: Peter Ruge Architekten Green Health City is an ecologically sustainable development designed to support and promote the condition of physical and emotional human health. Situated in China’s Hainan Province in Boao Lecheng on the Wanquan River, five island districts bring together world-class medical facilities, employ new strategies for green energy production and rethink transportation networking to achieve a sustainable urban prototype. Pathways toward a sustainable future are forged through strong ties to local identity and respect for history. By establishing a cross-disciplinary and inter-cultural approach to design that is routed in China’s long history, a comprehensive and well considered scheme is achieved.  Image Courtesy © Peter Ruge Architekten
Airport City Stockholm Urban Design Strategy in Stockholm, SwedenThursday, May 16th, 2013Article source: Spacescape Developed by Spacescape, Airport City Stockholm, in cooperation with Swedavia Swedish Airports (state), Sigtuna municipality, and Arlandastad Holding (private real estate), has a new urban design strategy and urban plan that envisions a unique airport city which emphasizes urban qualities and places sustainability in focus. Such rapid expansion has placed distinct demands on planning, which has resulted in this collaborative effort. Creating these foundations, along with offering the world within walking distance, will increase value and attract even more people and businesses. More images and architects’ description after the break.  Image courtesy Sandell Sandberg
The New city of El-Menia in Constantine, Algeria by Lemay ArchitectThursday, February 14th, 2013Article source: Lemay Architect After a global competition, the joint venture Formed by exp, Canadian Multidisciplinary firm of consultants, and lemay, one of the Most Important integrated design services Firms in Canada, HAS made history in Quebec by winning an international industry Launched by the competition agency management and regulation of urban land in Wilaya de Constantine Algeria. This competition Aimed at the realization of a major project in the city of Constantine, Algeria, of Approximately $ 2.4 billion ($ 2.4B), Including $ 1.57 billion ($ 1.57B) Devoted to the residential sector.  Image Courtesy Lemay
Cities Of The Future by Kjellgren Kaminsky ArchitectureSunday, September 16th, 2012Article source: Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture KKA presents two visionary cities of the future. These stories are raising questions on how we can coexist with the nature and technology surrounding us, what kind of spaces that are left for human life in an ever more congested world. EARTHCITY Once there was a city that moved underground. During many centuries it had spread over ever larger areas absorbing its neighbouring cities and eventually covering almost a whole continent with urban fabric. Food was grown in towers and warehouses, agricultural land and parks were too valuable not to be covered with buildings. With time the desire for nature grew stronger among the inhabitants; they dreamed of walking in a forest, going fishing, listening to birds, or climbing a mountain.  Image Courtesy © Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture
Pattern City in Delft, Netherland by Ju-Hyun Kim, AIATuesday, June 5th, 2012Article source: Ju-Hyun Kim, AIA Design of new campus started with the introduction of 3 dimensionally “interwoven” space. Space for faculty and staff (office space) & space for students (studio and library) are interwoven to create variety of mutual activities at the in between plazas. Interweaving is not only happening between the space for faculty and space for students, but also with sunlight, trees and breezes.  Birdeye
Raffles City in Hangzhou, China by UNStudioWednesday, May 23rd, 2012Article source: UNStudio Unstudio’s mixed-use Raffles City development is located near the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, located 180 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. With a city population of 1.69 million, Hangzhou is one of the most renowned and prosperous cities in China and is well known for its beautiful natural scenery, particularly in the West Lake area.  Long Facade
Europa City in Triangle de Gonesse, France by Manuelle Gautrand ArchitectureWednesday, May 23rd, 2012Article source: Manuelle Gautrand Architecture Europa City is an ambitious project based on the idea of creating an absolute must and stop place, at the national and international scale. The objective is to show and explain the European features, country by country, with a project mixing retail, leisure and cultural activities. Each European country is shown through a specific location. Dedicated to the French but also to all the tourists who come to visit Europe, the goal is to give a first vision of Europe, before continuing the trip.  Image Courtesy Luxigon
Fayetteville 2030: Transit City Scenario in Fayetteville, Arkansas by University of Arkansas Community Design CenterThursday, February 2nd, 2012Article source: University of Arkansas Community Design Center As a complement to Fayetteville’s 2030 City Plan, a 2030 Transit City Scenario Plan independently models a future based on development of a streetcar system. While city planning is generally future-oriented, scenario planning models specific futures from the insistent exploration of a particular driver through “what if” propositions.  Image Courtesy University of Arkansas Community Design Center
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