Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas in Austin, Texas, USA, United States

The Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas designed by Karlsberger is located in Austin, Texas, USA, United States. The facility is part of a 700-acre new urbanist development on the brownfield site of a former municipal airport in Austin, a city known for promoting green building practices. An on-site natural gas-fired energy plant; courtyards that provide natural light and cooler,... 

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Hungate mixed-use masterplan in York, United Kingdom

The Hungate mixed-use masterplan designed by John Thompson and Partners is located in York, United Kingdom.  Hungate is a 4 ha site located on the banks of the River Foss, on the south-east edge of York city centre. The mixed-use masterplan was developed by John Thompson & Partners and facilitated by one of the largest community planning processes undertaken in the UK. The new urban neighbourhood... 

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Colindale Hospital in London, United Kingdom

Colindale Hospital that located in London, United Kingdom, was designed by Watkins Gray International has been appointed by Fairview New Homes Ltd as architects and lead consultants for the production stage of the £70m redevelopment of a dilapidated hospital site in Colindale, North London. Watkins Gray International will deliver the approved planning scheme from Stage D through to completion. The... 

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Amsterdam Public Library (OBA) in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam Public Library (OBA) was designed by Jo Coenen & Co Architekten. In Jo Coenen’s works, the importance of contextualisation is self-evident. His architecture and his architectonic-urban designs not only fit in with their environment, but are also embedded in them – they absorb, reinforce and reflect the characteristics of their surroundings. The situation... 

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