UK architects longlisted for Amsterdam’s National Slavery Museum

The Architects’ Journal UK architects longlisted for Amsterdam’s National Slavery Museum The City of Amsterdam has longlisted 10 teams in an international competition to design a National Slavery Museum and park The post UK architects longlisted for Amsterdam’s National Slavery Museum appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Merlin Fulcher

BGY gets go-ahead to retrofit listed Bristol PoMo landmark

The Architects’ Journal BGY gets go-ahead to retrofit listed Bristol PoMo landmark Bristol City Council has approved Buckley Gray Yeoman’s (BGY) plans to retrofit a 35-year-old Postmodern former Lloyds Bank building, originally designed by Arup The post BGY gets go-ahead to retrofit listed Bristol PoMo landmark appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Gino Spocchia

Government launches Greater Cambridge development corporation

The new body will identify suitable land, invest in critical infrastructure and bring forward schemes on derelict sites across the city of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire. The post Government launches Greater Cambridge development corporation appeared first on Property Week.

Airport Transformation in the Queen City

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is undergoing a major expansion to meet rising passenger demand and long-term growth.

City of London’s Royal Exchange on the block

The Ardent Companies, which acquired the 50,000 sq ft building in 2022, has instructed Savills to lead the sale. The post City of London’s Royal Exchange on the block appeared first on Property Week.

nla - History of London, 03082015

A brief introduction to the complicated evolution of the historic city of London. Here, Peter Murray explains the development of the capital, from its inception 2,000 years ago with the Roman settlement on the Thames to its role as a major trading city and establishment of seat of British government, and discusses particular challenges it has faced, including the Great Fire of 1666, the onslaught of the Blitz in World War II, and the expansion of the city

FT - Evergrande: the end of China's property boom 10032022

The rapid expansion of China's property sector was powered by a great migration from the farms to the cities - and built on cheap credit. The FT tells the story of Evergrande, the most indebted property developer in the world, which now stands on the brink of collapse. It's a story that changes the outlook for China's position as the locomotive of global economic growth

Bloomberg - How to Build a City Around Bikes, Fast, 01072020

Around the world cycling lanes are popping up and bike shops are selling out. As the coronavirus pandemic means people need to avoid subways and buses the bicycle is having a renaissance. And it could have much bigger repercussions for the health of our cities long into the future.

Bloomberg - Make Way for the ‘One-Minute City’ 19072021

While the “15-minute city” model promotes neighborhood-level urban planning, Sweden is pursuing a hyper-local twist: a scheme to redesign every street in the nation.

Tomorrow's Build - This Volcano-Powered 'Bitcoin City' is Coming to El Salvador 01022022

El Salvador is doubling down on its Bitcoin gamble in some style. But will it pay off? The video highlight the geothermal energy from Tecapa Volcano used for Bitcoin mining Also, geothermal energy from Conchagua Volcano is planned for the new “Bitcoin City”

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