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LA's Magic Johnson Park now features a stormwater recycling system

Named for former NBA star Earvin “Magic” Johnson in 1994 and known as the largest park in South Los Angeles,...

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Winners of the 2018 Architecture at Zero competition announced

A stunning multi-layered green-roofed structure called Bay Area Transect has been named as the winner of the 2018...

Herzog & de Meuron are upcycling a historic gasometer into a stunning residential tower

Herzog & de Meuron are upcycling a historic gasometer into a stunning residential tower

A former industrial area in Stockholm is on its way to a stunning makeover. Several old gasometers in Hjorthagen...

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New 35-acre public park brings 'wild urbanism' to Moscow

If you're looking for urban wilderness, it might be time to visit Moscow. Diller Scofidio + Renfro won a competition...

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Lotus-inspired public space collects rainwater to reduce Da Nang’s runoff footprint

Urban stormwater runoff poses serious risks to safety and the environment - and cities around the world are taking...

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Subterranean Oxygen Park is a breath of fresh air in the Qatari desert

A “green lung” in Qatar’s desert landscape is helping people stay healthy and active by reconnecting them...

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Historic Amsterdam park gets new life with a funky climbing "blob"

Design and engineering firm Carve breathed new life into one of Amsterdam's oldest parks with a playful new blob-like playground...

The UK’s newest nuclear power plant could literally shoot rainbows into the sky

The UK's newest nuclear power plant could literally shoot rainbows into the sky

A new proposal could lead to a nuclear power plant in the UK that literally shoots rainbows into the sky. UK-based...

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It took more than 25 years to build this incredible walkable world map

You'd need around 11 years to walk around the globe - if you can walk on water. But a world map in Denmark makes...

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8 incredible parks created from landfills

Humanity has turned Earth into a giant trash pile. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that Americans...

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Shanghai is planning a massive 100-hectare vertical farm to feed 24 million people

International architecture firm Sasaki just unveiled plans for a spectacular 100-hectare urban farm set amidst...

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New Dutch bicycle bridge doubles as a green roof for a school

Who said bridges can't be fun? A new bridge in the Dutch city of Utrecht is not only pulling double duty as a pedestrian...

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This incredible forest park lets you trampoline in the treetops

Imagine if your next trip to the forest allowed you to meander hidden pathways into the treetops, swing on hammocks,...

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Cactus Park in Taiwan draws architectural inspiration from prickly succulents

Cacti may not excite a lot of people, but in Taiwan the plant is so highly respected the island community of Penghu...

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Architects MVRDV convert old US army barracks into housing in Franklin Mitte

Dutch architecture firm MVRDV is known for its ability to transform mundane areas into elaborate urban spaces -...

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