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Month: February 2024

Unveiling Oman’s New Mountain Destination: Jabal al Akhdar Mixed-Use Development

Courtesy of AtkinsRéalis Oman has just announced plans for a $2.4 billion mixed-use project, the new Omani Mountain Destination on Jabal al Akhdar. Masterplanned by AtkinsRéalis, the scheme aims to attract sustainable development opportunities, hoping to “operate as Net Zero Carbon and striving to use 100% renewable energy.” The project is in alignment with Oman …

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Thatched Roofs: History, Performance and Possibilities in Architecture

Kindergarten Zimbabwe / Studio Anna Heringer. Image © Stefano Mori At first glance, Dorte Mandrup’s design for the Wadden Sea Center seems to mimic the landscape. Its low height, its horizontal lines and, above all, its materiality make it a modern building in perfect harmony with the local nature. But its connection also encompasses the …

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