'a present/absent mudhif' revives the materials and techniques that have sustained the marsh arabs for centuries and now face degradation.

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designboom speaks to the architect, learning about his approach to reclaiming industrial waste and looking to local contexts to build more sustainably.

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our roundup includes some of the year's most exciting interventions sparking conversations around sustainability and community engagement.

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kengo kuma's portugal pavilion mimics the ocean's fluid movement with suspended ropes and recycled nets.

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every element -- from the structural framework to the translucent drapes -- recalls the comfort of the automotive brandcan be disassembled, replaced, and reused.

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we continue our yearly roundup with our top 10 picks of public spaces, including diverse projects submitted by our readers.

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in an interview with designboom, the italian architect discusses the redesigned spaces in the building.

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this circular composition of 60 interconnected sectors achieves equilibrium through an outward incline dictated by gravity.

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from submerged terracotta roofs to chanting oysters, the artworks create new meeting points across the city while speaking to ideas of global significance.

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the project draws inspiration from the regional cultural and architectural patchwork, weaving together local stories into a multifunctional structure.

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