Urban Design
Explore the principles and projects of urban design shaping livable, sustainable cities. Discover public spaces, planning strategies, and innovations that define the future of urban environments.
Snøhetta, MVRDV and BIG Design Istanbul’s Ion Riva Master Plan
The Ion Riva Master Plan is one of Istanbul's most significant recent urban developments, bringing together Snøhetta, MVRDV, and Bjarke Ingels Group on...
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Sustainability Landmark in Rotterdam: 5 Shortlisted Teams
Five leading architecture firms — MVRDV, Heatherwick Studio, Mecanoo, Office for Political Innovation, and Ecosistema Urbano — have been shortlisted for the Shift...
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Rojkind Arquitectos Is Bringing Mexico City’s Design Vision to Tirana
Rojkind Arquitectos wins the Zyber Hallulli mixed-use competition in Tirana, Albania, proposing three interconnected towers with art-integrated facades by Pedro Reyes. This article...
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Renzo Piano Transforms Montparnasse into Pedestrian District
Renzo Piano Building Workshop reveals its ambitious transformation of Paris's iconic Montparnasse Commercial Centre and CIT Tower into a vibrant pedestrian-oriented district. The...
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First Mercedes-Benz Branded City in Dubai: 13,000 Luxury Homes
Mercedes-Benz Places Binghatti City redefines luxury living with 12 towers inspired by iconic concept cars, featuring sustainable design in Dubai.
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Recycled Asphalt in Urban Design: Rethinking Roads as Architectural Infrastructure
Recycled asphalt is reshaping how cities think about roads, infrastructure, and material responsibility. More than a technical solution, it reframes streets as architectural...
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10 Biggest Airports in the World: Architecture at the Scale of Cities
The world’s biggest airports are not just transportation hubs but complex architectural systems where infrastructure, culture, and spatial experience intersect. Operating at the...
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2026 the Year of Urban Planning and Architecture in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has officially declared 2026 the Year of Urban Planning and Architecture, positioning urban design, sustainability, and architectural culture at the center of...
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