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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 hours ago

floating concrete structure by moguang studio anchors guesthouse complex in china

Serving as a multifunctional amenities building with café, dining, and gathering spaces, the suspended project inserts a striking horizontal volume into a terraced valley near the Danjiangkou Reservoir. Inspired by the accidental horizon created by a temporary blue construction fence on site, the architects translated this fleeting gesture into a permanent architectural intervention - one that stitches together the surrounding hills while redefining the relationship between landscape and built form.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

The Perfect Day in Brooklyn's Prospect Heights, According to a Local

Prospect Heights embraces a vibrant community spirit through local businesses, outdoor events, and a rich cultural backdrop.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Drinking fountain from 1869 restored in Croydon

A Victorian drinking fountain in Croydon has been restored and reconnected to the water supply.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

SF City Hall Not at All Pleased With Those Guerilla Benches' That Some Renegades Placed at Bench-Less Muni Stops

City officials demand removal of unauthorized benches at SF bus stops installed by activists.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Five 'futuristic' new toilets debut at NYC parks, costing city $1M a pop: 'A little steep'

New York City spent $5 million to install five stainless steel public toilets, raising concerns over high costs and usage.
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Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Iconic Brooklyn Banks skate spot reopens

The Brooklyn Banks skate park has reopened after a 15-year closure with new enhancements and safety improvements.
fromNews 12 - Default
4 months ago

Shirley Chisholm Center in East Flatbush set to open this fall with free access for children

"It's important that kids see something beautiful being built for them, for their self-esteem, for them to see they deserve this," said Francois Fortune-Blanchard.
NYC LGBT
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