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• Construction begins on Swan Hill Tourism and Cultural Hub

  29-01-2025 22:22 via architectureau.com
  
  Construction has commenced on the Swan Hill Tourism and Cultural Hub, located in the rural city of Swan Hill, Victoria.
  
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• Shanghai Architecture City Guide: 30 Projects Showcasing the City's Diverse Contemporary Architecture

  29-01-2025 08:30 via archdaily.com
  
  Huangpu River and Shanghai skyline at dusk ,China. Image © chuyuss via ShutterstockShanghai, as one of China's most representative global cities, features an architectural vocabulary that seamlessly blends its distinctive "Haipai" (Shanghai style) urban character with an international perspective. The city boasts a rich spatial hierarchy, ranging from the micro-level of alleyways and neighborhoods to the macro-scale of urban planning. From the Suzhou Creek to the Huangpu River, every archit
  
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• On Weaving Pavilion, AlMusalla / East Architecture Studio

  29-01-2025 08:00 via archdaily.com
  
  Courtesy of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation. Image © Marco Cappelletti architects: East Architecture StudioProject Year: 2025Photographs: Marco CappellettiPhotographs: Mansour AlsofiArea: 350.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• From Disposable to Sustainable: The Transformation of Recycled Polyurethane into High-Performance Products

  29-01-2025 07:45 via archdaily.com
  
  Courtesy of PurmanPolyurethane (PU) started as a solution to a 1930s shortage, but today it's a key material in industries from insulation to cushioning. Invented in 1937 by Otto Bayer and his team in Germany, PU was originally designed as a cheap, versatile alternative to rubber. It quickly became popular in coatings and adhesives for its strong bonding and protective properties. PU is made by reacting polyols and isocyanates, which generates heat and, in the presence of expansion agents such a
  
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• James Turrell Unveils Monumental Commission for Wadi AlFann in AlUla

  29-01-2025 07:30 via archdaily.com
  
  Render for Wadi AlFann. Image © James Turrell. Courtesy of the Royal Commission for AlUlaThe AlUla Arts Festival, running from January 16th to February 22nd, 2025, features a significant exhibition of works by renowned Light and Space artist James Turrell. Presented by Wadi AlFann, the exhibition, curated by Michael Govan of LACMA, offers a unique preview of Turrell's upcoming monumental commission for Wadi AlFann, a sprawling contemporary art destination in the AlUla region of north-west S
  
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• The fabulous fabulous New Bahru

  29-01-2025 07:13 via indesignlive.com
  
  There is a new destination to visit in Singapore that combines the delights of retail and dining, the day-to-day of working and learning, all with a place to stay. Heritage meets contemporary life in this project, making New Bahru the place to visit both now and in the future.What was once the Nan Chiau High School, with a vast hall, corridors and rooms, has become a contemporary design landmark that provides the experiential in the dynamic Lion City of Singapore. From a disused school to a mult
  
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• Palissade Cottage / NatureHumaine

  29-01-2025 07:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Raphaël Thibodeau architects: NatureHumaineProject Year: 2024Photographs: Raphaël ThibodeauArea: 3160.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• Architecture in Action: 2025 Australian Architecture Conference speakers announced

  29-01-2025 06:55 via architectureau.com
  
  Design practitioners from Australia and abroad will share stories of Architecture in Action at the upcoming 2025 Australian Architecture Conference.
  
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• Hungarian Pavilion Unveils Design for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan

  29-01-2025 06:30 via archdaily.com
  
  © Hungary PavilionThe Hungarian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka is designed to reflect the event's central theme, "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." It explores the relationship between humans and nature, emphasizing cultural heritage and sustainability through its architecture and exhibition. The pavilion will offer an immersive experience centered around music, heritage, and the connection between people and their environment.Read more »
  
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• Playful Pedagogy: 4 Projects Using Topography to Redefine Children's Learning Environments in China

  29-01-2025 05:00 via archdaily.com
  
  Xinsha Primary School / 11ARCHITECTURE. Image © Chao ZhangEducational architecture globally is undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from static, rigid designs toward more dynamic, interactive, and nature-driven environments. As cities become denser and land availability diminishes, architects are reimagining schools not just as places for learning but as ecosystems where children can grow holistically. A key element in this shift is the integration of landscape and topograph
  
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• Scenography for the 2025 Islamic Arts Biennale / OMA

  29-01-2025 04:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Marco Cappelletti architects: OMAProject Year: 2025Photographs: Marco CappellettiArea: 120000.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• Verandah House / Studio PPBA

  29-01-2025 03:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Hemant Patil architects: Studio PPBALocation: Nhavi Sandas, Haveli City, Maharashtra State, IndiaProject Year: 2023Photographs: Hemant PatilArea: 150.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• CATL Zero-Carbon Teahouse Xiadang / HATCH Architects

  29-01-2025 01:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Fangfang Tian architects: HATCH ArchitectsLocation: Ningde，Fujian， ChinaProject Year: 2024Photographs: Fangfang TianArea: 467.0 m2 Read more »
  
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